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Distance from Buzău to Lupeni

Straight line

283 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

450 km
279 mi

Travel time

6 h 38 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Lupeni?

Buzău (Romania) and Lupeni (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 283 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Lupeni is 450 km (279 miles), about 6 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Lupeni lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2692°, 25.0392°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Lupeni?

By road it is 450 km (279 miles) from Buzău to Lupeni; in a straight line it is 283 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Lupeni?

About 6 h 38 min on the fastest route (450 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lupeni from Buzău?

Lupeni is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Lupeni?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.