Distance from Bucharest to Șimleu Silvaniei
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How far is Bucharest from Șimleu Silvaniei?
Bucharest (Romania) and Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 404 km in a straight line, that is 251 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bucharest to Șimleu Silvaniei is 556 km (345 miles), about 8 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.
From Bucharest, Șimleu Silvaniei lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8447°, 24.4948°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Șimleu Silvaniei?
By road it is 556 km (345 miles) from Bucharest to Șimleu Silvaniei; in a straight line it is 404 km (251 miles).
How long is the drive from Bucharest to Șimleu Silvaniei?
About 8 h 7 min on the fastest route (556 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Șimleu Silvaniei from Bucharest?
Șimleu Silvaniei is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 322°.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Șimleu Silvaniei?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.