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Distance from Buftea to London

Straight line

2,078 km
1,291 mi · 1,122 NM

By road

2,548 km
1,583 mi

Travel time

27 h 41 min
flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from London?

Buftea (Romania) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 2,078 km in a straight line, that is 1,291 miles or 1,122 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to London is 2,548 km (1,583 miles), about 27 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Romania into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 48.7743°, 13.8070°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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 London?

By road it is 2,548 km (1,583 miles) from Buftea to London; in a straight line it is 2,078 km (1,291 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to London?

About 27 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,548 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Buftea?

London is to the north-west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to London?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.