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Distance from Bumbești-Jiu to Bucharest

Straight line

229 km
142 mi · 124 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Bumbești-Jiu from Bucharest?

Bumbești-Jiu (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bumbești-Jiu, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8074°, 24.7617°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Bumbești-Jiu from Bucharest?

The straight-line distance between Bumbești-Jiu and Bucharest is 229 km (142 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bucharest from Bumbești-Jiu?

Bucharest is to the east of Bumbești-Jiu, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Bumbești-Jiu to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.