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Distance from Bucharest to Varna

Straight line

199 km
123 mi · 107 NM

By road

267 km
166 mi

Travel time

4 h 2 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Varna?

Bucharest (Romania) and Varna (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 199 km in a straight line, that is 123 miles or 107 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Varna is 267 km (166 miles), about 4 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Varna lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.8280°, 27.0207°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Varna?

By road it is 267 km (166 miles) from Bucharest to Varna; in a straight line it is 199 km (123 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Varna?

About 4 h 2 min on the fastest route (267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varna from Bucharest?

Varna is to the south-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Varna?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.