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Distance from Bucharest to Vienna

Straight line

858 km
533 mi · 463 NM

By road

1,061 km
659 mi

Travel time

12 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Vienna?

Bucharest (Romania) and Vienna (Austria) are quite far apart: 858 km in a straight line, that is 533 miles or 463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Vienna is 1,061 km (659 miles), about 12 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Vienna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Romania into Austria. The halfway point is at 46.4236°, 21.4076°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Vienna?

By road it is 1,061 km (659 miles) from Bucharest to Vienna; in a straight line it is 858 km (533 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Vienna?

About 12 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,061 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vienna from Bucharest?

Vienna is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Vienna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.