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Distance from Caracal to Bucharest

Straight line

145 km
90 mi · 78 NM

By road

217 km
135 mi

Travel time

2 h 50 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Bucharest?

Caracal (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a short distance apart: 145 km in a straight line, that is 90 miles or 78 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Caracal to Bucharest is 217 km (135 miles), about 2 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Caracal, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.2778°, 25.2258°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Caracal from Bucharest?

By road it is 217 km (135 miles) from Caracal to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 145 km (90 miles).

How long is the drive from Caracal to Bucharest?

About 2 h 50 min on the fastest route (217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Caracal?

Bucharest is to the east of Caracal, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Caracal to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.