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Distance from Bucharest to Rome

Straight line

1,140 km
708 mi · 615 NM

By road

1,909 km
1,186 mi

Travel time

21 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Rome?

Bucharest (Romania) and Rome (Italy) are quite far apart: 1,140 km in a straight line, that is 708 miles or 615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Rome is 1,909 km (1,186 miles), about 21 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 67% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Rome lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Romania into Italy. The halfway point is at 43.3637°, 19.1668°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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 Rome?

By road it is 1,909 km (1,186 miles) from Bucharest to Rome; in a straight line it is 1,140 km (708 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Rome?

About 21 h 33 min on the fastest route (1,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Bucharest?

Rome is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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.