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Distance from Gherla to Bucharest

Straight line

336 km
209 mi · 181 NM

By road

483 km
300 mi

Travel time

6 h 42 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Bucharest?

Gherla (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 336 km in a straight line, that is 209 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Bucharest is 483 km (300 miles), about 6 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7380°, 25.0370°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Gherla from Bucharest?

By road it is 483 km (300 miles) from Gherla to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 336 km (209 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Bucharest?

About 6 h 42 min on the fastest route (483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Gherla?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.