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Distance from Budapest to Timișoara

Straight line

256 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

313 km
194 mi

Travel time

3 h 24 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Timișoara?

Budapest (Hungary) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Timișoara is 313 km (194 miles), about 3 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Timișoara lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6312°, 20.1507°.

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 Timișoara?

By road it is 313 km (194 miles) from Budapest to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 256 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Timișoara?

About 3 h 24 min on the fastest route (313 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Budapest?

Timișoara is to the south-east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Timișoara?

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.