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Distance from Budapest to Bistrița

Straight line

415 km
258 mi · 224 NM

By road

518 km
322 mi

Travel time

7 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Bistrița?

Budapest (Hungary) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 415 km in a straight line, that is 258 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Bistrița is 518 km (322 miles), about 7 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Bistrița lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.3482°, 21.7797°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 518 km (322 miles) from Budapest to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 415 km (258 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Bistrița?

About 7 h 27 min on the fastest route (518 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Budapest?

Bistrița is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.