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Distance from Buftea to Sibiu

Straight line

197 km
123 mi · 107 NM

By road

263 km
164 mi

Travel time

4 h 2 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Sibiu?

Buftea (Romania) and Sibiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 197 km in a straight line, that is 123 miles or 107 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Sibiu is 263 km (164 miles), about 4 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Sibiu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1842°, 25.0592°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Sibiu?

By road it is 263 km (164 miles) from Buftea to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 197 km (123 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Sibiu?

About 4 h 2 min on the fastest route (263 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Buftea?

Sibiu is to the north-west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Sibiu?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.