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Distance from Bucharest to Orșova

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

373 km
232 mi

Travel time

5 h 9 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Orșova?

Bucharest (Romania) and Orșova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Orșova is 373 km (232 miles), about 5 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Orșova lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5926°, 24.2559°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Orșova?

By road it is 373 km (232 miles) from Bucharest to Orșova; in a straight line it is 296 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Orșova?

About 5 h 9 min on the fastest route (373 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Bucharest?

Orșova is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.