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Distance from Făgăraș to Bucharest

Straight line

181 km
113 mi · 98 NM

By road

244 km
152 mi

Travel time

3 h 49 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Făgăraș from Bucharest?

Făgăraș (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 181 km in a straight line, that is 113 miles or 98 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Făgăraș to Bucharest is 244 km (152 miles), about 3 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Făgăraș, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1425°, 25.5436°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Făgăraș from Bucharest?

By road it is 244 km (152 miles) from Făgăraș to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 181 km (113 miles).

How long is the drive from Făgăraș to Bucharest?

About 3 h 49 min on the fastest route (244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Făgăraș?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Făgăraș, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Făgăraș to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 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.