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Distance from Debrecen to Budapest

Straight line

195 km
121 mi · 105 NM

By road

232 km
144 mi

Travel time

2 h 33 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Debrecen from Budapest?

Debrecen (Hungary) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 195 km in a straight line, that is 121 miles or 105 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Debrecen to Budapest is 232 km (144 miles), about 2 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Debrecen, Budapest lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). Both cities are in Hungary. The halfway point is at 47.5223°, 20.3320°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Debrecen from Budapest?

By road it is 232 km (144 miles) from Debrecen to Budapest; in a straight line it is 195 km (121 miles).

How long is the drive from Debrecen to Budapest?

About 2 h 33 min on the fastest route (232 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Debrecen?

Budapest is to the west of Debrecen, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Debrecen to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.