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Distance from Galați to Buftea

Straight line

192 km
119 mi · 104 NM

By road

245 km
152 mi

Travel time

3 h 30 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Galați from Buftea?

Galați (Romania) and Buftea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 192 km in a straight line, that is 119 miles or 104 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Galați to Buftea is 245 km (152 miles), about 3 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Galați, Buftea lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0039°, 26.9916°.

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 Buftea?

By road it is 245 km (152 miles) from Galați to Buftea; in a straight line it is 192 km (119 miles).

How long is the drive from Galați to Buftea?

About 3 h 30 min on the fastest route (245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buftea from Galați?

Buftea is to the south-west of Galați, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Galați to Buftea?

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.