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Distance from Budapest to Carei

Straight line

258 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

301 km
187 mi

Travel time

3 h 31 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Carei?

Budapest (Hungary) and Carei (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 258 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 Carei is 301 km (187 miles), about 3 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Carei lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.6036°, 20.7505°.

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 Carei?

By road it is 301 km (187 miles) from Budapest to Carei; in a straight line it is 258 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Carei?

About 3 h 31 min on the fastest route (301 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Carei from Budapest?

Carei is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Carei?

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.