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Distance from Carei to Bucharest

Straight line

458 km
285 mi · 247 NM

By road

609 km
379 mi

Travel time

8 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Carei from Bucharest?

Carei (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 458 km in a straight line, that is 285 miles or 247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Carei to Bucharest is 609 km (379 miles), about 8 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Carei, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0722°, 24.3401°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Carei from Bucharest?

By road it is 609 km (379 miles) from Carei to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 458 km (285 miles).

How long is the drive from Carei to Bucharest?

About 8 h 39 min on the fastest route (609 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Carei?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Carei, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Carei to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.