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Distance from Craiova to Buzău

Straight line

257 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

351 km
218 mi

Travel time

3 h 54 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Buzău?

Craiova (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 257 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Buzău is 351 km (218 miles), about 3 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Buzău lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7434°, 25.3057°.

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 Craiova from Buzău?

By road it is 351 km (218 miles) from Craiova to Buzău; in a straight line it is 257 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Buzău?

About 3 h 54 min on the fastest route (351 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Craiova?

Buzău is to the east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Buzău?

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.