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Distance from Buzău to Calafat

Straight line

335 km
208 mi · 181 NM

By road

438 km
272 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Calafat?

Buzău (Romania) and Calafat (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 335 km in a straight line, that is 208 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Calafat is 438 km (272 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Calafat lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5869°, 24.8639°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Buzău from Calafat?

By road it is 438 km (272 miles) from Buzău to Calafat; in a straight line it is 335 km (208 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Calafat?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (438 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calafat from Buzău?

Calafat is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Calafat?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.