EN RO

Distance from Buftea to Craiova

Straight line

173 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

228 km
141 mi

Travel time

2 h 36 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Craiova → Buftea

How far is Buftea from Craiova?

Buftea (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 173 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Craiova is 228 km (141 miles), about 2 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Craiova lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4441°, 24.8722°.

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 Craiova?

By road it is 228 km (141 miles) from Buftea to Craiova; in a straight line it is 173 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Craiova?

About 2 h 36 min on the fastest route (228 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Buftea?

Craiova is to the west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Craiova?

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.