Distance from Bucharest to Râmnicu Vâlcea
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How far is Bucharest from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Bucharest (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 156 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bucharest to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 185 km (115 miles), about 2 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Bucharest, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7694°, 25.2415°.
A direct flight would take about 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bucharest from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
By road it is 185 km (115 miles) from Bucharest to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 156 km (97 miles).
How long is the drive from Bucharest to Râmnicu Vâlcea?
About 2 h 32 min on the fastest route (185 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Bucharest?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 299°.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Râmnicu Vâlcea?
A direct flight would take about 42 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.