EN RO

Distance from Budapest to Aleșd

Straight line

260 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

356 km
221 mi

Travel time

4 h 7 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Aleșd → Budapest

How far is Budapest from Aleșd?

Budapest (Hungary) and Aleșd (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 260 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Aleșd is 356 km (221 miles), about 4 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Aleșd lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.2949°, 20.7354°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Budapest from Aleșd?

By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Budapest to Aleșd; in a straight line it is 260 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Aleșd?

About 4 h 7 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aleșd from Budapest?

Aleșd is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Aleșd?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.