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Distance from Buzău to Petroșani

Straight line

274 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

434 km
269 mi

Travel time

6 h 12 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Petroșani?

Buzău (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 274 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Petroșani is 434 km (269 miles), about 6 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Petroșani lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2964°, 25.1041°.

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 Petroșani?

By road it is 434 km (269 miles) from Buzău to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 274 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Petroșani?

About 6 h 12 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Buzău?

Petroșani is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Petroșani?

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.