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Distance from Costești to Buzău

Straight line

163 km
101 mi · 88 NM

By road

239 km
149 mi

Travel time

2 h 50 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Costești from Buzău?

Costești (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 163 km in a straight line, that is 101 miles or 88 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Costești to Buzău is 239 km (149 miles), about 2 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Costești, Buzău lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9125°, 25.8542°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Costești from Buzău?

By road it is 239 km (149 miles) from Costești to Buzău; in a straight line it is 163 km (101 miles).

How long is the drive from Costești to Buzău?

About 2 h 50 min on the fastest route (239 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Costești?

Buzău is to the east of Costești, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Costești to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.