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Distance from Buftea to Giurgiu

Straight line

75.0 km
46.6 mi · 40.5 NM

By road

88.8 km
55.2 mi

Travel time

1 h 34 min
by car

Direction

S 179°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Giurgiu?

Buftea (Romania) and Giurgiu (Romania) are a short distance apart: 75.0 km in a straight line, that is 46.6 miles or 40.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Giurgiu is 88.8 km (55.2 miles), about 1 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Giurgiu lies to the south (initial bearing 179°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.2240°, 25.9558°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buftea from Giurgiu?

By road it is 88.8 km (55.2 miles) from Buftea to Giurgiu; in a straight line it is 75.0 km (46.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Giurgiu?

About 1 h 34 min on the fastest route (88.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Giurgiu from Buftea?

Giurgiu is to the south of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 179°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Giurgiu?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.