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Distance from Budapest to Galați

Straight line

728 km
453 mi · 393 NM

By road

1,012 km
629 mi

Travel time

12 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

ESE 105°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Galați?

Budapest (Hungary) and Galați (Romania) are quite far apart: 728 km in a straight line, that is 453 miles or 393 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Galați is 1,012 km (629 miles), about 12 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 105°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.5561°, 23.6309°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Galați?

By road it is 1,012 km (629 miles) from Budapest to Galați; in a straight line it is 728 km (453 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Galați?

About 12 h 58 min on the fastest route (1,012 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Budapest?

Galați is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 105°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Galați?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.