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Distance from Bucharest to Munich

Straight line

1,191 km
740 mi · 643 NM

By road

1,472 km
914 mi

Travel time

16 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Munich?

Bucharest (Romania) and Munich (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,191 km in a straight line, that is 740 miles or 643 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Munich is 1,472 km (914 miles), about 16 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Munich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 46.5152°, 19.0880°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Munich?

By road it is 1,472 km (914 miles) from Bucharest to Munich; in a straight line it is 1,191 km (740 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Munich?

About 16 h 39 min on the fastest route (1,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Bucharest?

Munich is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.