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Distance from Carei to Budapest

Straight line

258 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

301 km
187 mi

Travel time

3 h 32 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Carei from Budapest?

Carei (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Carei to Budapest is 301 km (187 miles), about 3 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Carei, Budapest lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 47.6036°, 20.7505°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Budapest?

By road it is 301 km (187 miles) from Carei to Budapest; in a straight line it is 258 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Carei to Budapest?

About 3 h 32 min on the fastest route (301 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Carei?

Budapest is to the west of Carei, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Carei to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.