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Distance from Bucharest to Poiana Mare

Straight line

250 km
155 mi · 135 NM

By road

318 km
198 mi

Travel time

4 h 1 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Poiana Mare?

Bucharest (Romania) and Poiana Mare (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 250 km in a straight line, that is 155 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Poiana Mare is 318 km (198 miles), about 4 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Poiana Mare lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1845°, 24.5798°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Poiana Mare?

By road it is 318 km (198 miles) from Bucharest to Poiana Mare; in a straight line it is 250 km (155 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Poiana Mare?

About 4 h 1 min on the fastest route (318 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poiana Mare from Bucharest?

Poiana Mare is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Poiana Mare?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.