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Distance from Buftea to Brăila

Straight line

178 km
111 mi · 96 NM

By road

223 km
138 mi

Travel time

3 h 8 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Brăila?

Buftea (Romania) and Brăila (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 178 km in a straight line, that is 111 miles or 96 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Brăila is 223 km (138 miles), about 3 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Brăila lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9209°, 26.9553°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Buftea from Brăila?

By road it is 223 km (138 miles) from Buftea to Brăila; in a straight line it is 178 km (111 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Brăila?

About 3 h 8 min on the fastest route (223 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brăila from Buftea?

Brăila is to the north-east of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Brăila?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.