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Distance from Buftea to Otopeni

Straight line

9.4 km
5.9 mi · 5.1 NM

By road

18.2 km
11.3 mi

Travel time

24 min
by car

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Otopeni?

Buftea (Romania) and Otopeni (Romania) are very close to each other: 9.4 km in a straight line, that is 5.9 miles or 5.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Otopeni is 18.2 km (11.3 miles), about 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 92% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Otopeni lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5557°, 26.0078°.

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 Otopeni?

By road it is 18.2 km (11.3 miles) from Buftea to Otopeni; in a straight line it is 9.4 km (5.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Otopeni?

About 24 min on the fastest route (18.2 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Otopeni from Buftea?

Otopeni is to the east of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Otopeni?

A direct flight would take about 31 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.