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Distance from Călan to Bucharest

Straight line

285 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

389 km
242 mi

Travel time

5 h 21 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Călan from Bucharest?

Călan (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Călan to Bucharest is 389 km (242 miles), about 5 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Călan, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0934°, 24.5626°.

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 Călan from Bucharest?

By road it is 389 km (242 miles) from Călan to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Călan to Bucharest?

About 5 h 21 min on the fastest route (389 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Călan?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Călan, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Călan to Bucharest?

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.