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Distance from Donetsk to Bucharest

Straight line

985 km
612 mi · 532 NM

By road

1,266 km
786 mi

Travel time

19 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Bucharest?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Bucharest (Romania) are quite far apart: 985 km in a straight line, that is 612 miles or 532 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Bucharest is 1,266 km (786 miles), about 19 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Bucharest lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3768°, 31.7622°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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 Donetsk from Bucharest?

By road it is 1,266 km (786 miles) from Donetsk to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 985 km (612 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Bucharest?

About 19 h 17 min on the fastest route (1,266 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Donetsk?

Bucharest is to the west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.