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Distance from Galați to Bucharest

Straight line

190 km
118 mi · 102 NM

By road

244 km
152 mi

Travel time

3 h 20 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Galați from Bucharest?

Galați (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 190 km in a straight line, that is 118 miles or 102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Galați to Bucharest is 244 km (152 miles), about 3 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Galați, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9387°, 27.0698°.

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 Galați from Bucharest?

By road it is 244 km (152 miles) from Galați to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 190 km (118 miles).

How long is the drive from Galați to Bucharest?

About 3 h 20 min on the fastest route (244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Galați?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Galați, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Galați 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.