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Distance from Bucharest to Sinaia

Straight line

111 km
69 mi · 60 NM

By road

138 km
85 mi

Travel time

1 h 53 min
by car

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Sinaia?

Bucharest (Romania) and Sinaia (Romania) are a short distance apart: 111 km in a straight line, that is 69 miles or 60 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Sinaia is 138 km (85 miles), about 1 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Sinaia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8915°, 25.8303°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Sinaia?

By road it is 138 km (85 miles) from Bucharest to Sinaia; in a straight line it is 111 km (69 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Sinaia?

About 1 h 53 min on the fastest route (138 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sinaia from Bucharest?

Sinaia is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Sinaia?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.