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Distance from Bucharest to Tulcea

Straight line

229 km
142 mi · 124 NM

By road

295 km
183 mi

Travel time

4 h
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Tulcea?

Bucharest (Romania) and Tulcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Tulcea is 295 km (183 miles), about 4 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Tulcea lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8134°, 27.4469°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Tulcea?

By road it is 295 km (183 miles) from Bucharest to Tulcea; in a straight line it is 229 km (142 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Tulcea?

About 4 h on the fastest route (295 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tulcea from Bucharest?

Tulcea is to the east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.