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Distance from Buzău to Șimleu Silvaniei

Straight line

388 km
241 mi · 209 NM

By road

578 km
359 mi

Travel time

8 h 35 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Buzău (Romania) and Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 388 km in a straight line, that is 241 miles or 209 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Șimleu Silvaniei is 578 km (359 miles), about 8 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Șimleu Silvaniei lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.2094°, 24.8549°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Șimleu Silvaniei?

By road it is 578 km (359 miles) from Buzău to Șimleu Silvaniei; in a straight line it is 388 km (241 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Șimleu Silvaniei?

About 8 h 35 min on the fastest route (578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Șimleu Silvaniei from Buzău?

Șimleu Silvaniei is to the north-west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Șimleu Silvaniei?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.