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Distance from Bucharest to Paris

Straight line

1,876 km
1,165 mi · 1,013 NM

By road

2,306 km
1,433 mi

Travel time

24 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Paris?

Bucharest (Romania) and Paris (France) are quite far apart: 1,876 km in a straight line, that is 1,165 miles or 1,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Paris is 2,306 km (1,433 miles), about 24 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Romania into France. The halfway point is at 47.2605°, 14.7202°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Paris?

By road it is 2,306 km (1,433 miles) from Bucharest to Paris; in a straight line it is 1,876 km (1,165 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Paris?

About 24 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Bucharest?

Paris is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.