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Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest

Straight line

325 km
202 mi · 175 NM

By road

444 km
276 mi

Travel time

6 h 5 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Cluj-Napoca from Bucharest?

Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 325 km in a straight line, that is 202 miles or 175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is 444 km (276 miles), about 6 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6063°, 24.8792°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Cluj-Napoca from Bucharest?

By road it is 444 km (276 miles) from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 325 km (202 miles).

How long is the drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest?

About 6 h 5 min on the fastest route (444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Cluj-Napoca?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Cluj-Napoca, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.