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Distance from Buftea to Râmnicu Vâlcea

Straight line

139 km
86 mi · 75 NM

By road

181 km
112 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Buftea (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a short distance apart: 139 km in a straight line, that is 86 miles or 75 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 181 km (112 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8334°, 25.1615°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea?

By road it is 181 km (112 miles) from Buftea to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 139 km (86 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Buftea?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the north-west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.