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Distance from Budapest to Sibiu

Straight line

434 km
270 mi · 234 NM

By road

561 km
348 mi

Travel time

5 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Sibiu?

Budapest (Hungary) and Sibiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 434 km in a straight line, that is 270 miles or 234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Sibiu is 561 km (348 miles), about 5 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Sibiu lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6776°, 21.6354°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Sibiu?

By road it is 561 km (348 miles) from Budapest to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 434 km (270 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Sibiu?

About 5 h 54 min on the fastest route (561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Budapest?

Sibiu is to the south-east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Sibiu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.