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Distance from Buftea to Arad

Straight line

405 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

561 km
348 mi

Travel time

7 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Arad?

Buftea (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 405 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Arad is 561 km (348 miles), about 7 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3958°, 23.6660°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Buftea from Arad?

By road it is 561 km (348 miles) from Buftea to Arad; in a straight line it is 405 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Arad?

About 7 h 26 min on the fastest route (561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Buftea?

Arad is to the north-west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.