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Distance from Buzău to Craiova

Straight line

257 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

350 km
217 mi

Travel time

3 h 52 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Craiova?

Buzău (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 257 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Craiova is 350 km (217 miles), about 3 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Craiova lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7434°, 25.3057°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Craiova?

By road it is 350 km (217 miles) from Buzău to Craiova; in a straight line it is 257 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Craiova?

About 3 h 52 min on the fastest route (350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Buzău?

Craiova is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.