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Distance from Bucharest to Petroșani

Straight line

242 km
151 mi · 131 NM

By road

316 km
196 mi

Travel time

4 h 58 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Petroșani?

Bucharest (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 242 km in a straight line, that is 151 miles or 131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Petroșani is 316 km (196 miles), about 4 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Petroșani lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9326°, 24.7482°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Petroșani?

By road it is 316 km (196 miles) from Bucharest to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 242 km (151 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Petroșani?

About 4 h 58 min on the fastest route (316 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Bucharest?

Petroșani is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.