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Distance from Buzău to Costești

Straight line

163 km
101 mi · 88 NM

By road

238 km
148 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Costești?

Buzău (Romania) and Costești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 163 km in a straight line, that is 101 miles or 88 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Costești is 238 km (148 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Costești lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9125°, 25.8542°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Costești?

By road it is 238 km (148 miles) from Buzău to Costești; in a straight line it is 163 km (101 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Costești?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (238 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Costești from Buzău?

Costești is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Costești?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.