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Distance from Buzău to Vulcan

Straight line

281 km
175 mi · 152 NM

By road

448 km
278 mi

Travel time

6 h 40 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Vulcan?

Buzău (Romania) and Vulcan (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 281 km in a straight line, that is 175 miles or 152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Vulcan is 448 km (278 miles), about 6 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Vulcan lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2805°, 25.0537°.

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 Vulcan?

By road it is 448 km (278 miles) from Buzău to Vulcan; in a straight line it is 281 km (175 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Vulcan?

About 6 h 40 min on the fastest route (448 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vulcan from Buzău?

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

How long is the flight from Buzău to Vulcan?

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.