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Distance from Giurgiu to Bucharest

Straight line

61.7 km
38.3 mi · 33.3 NM

By road

65.9 km
40.9 mi

Travel time

1 h 14 min
by car

Direction

N 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Bucharest?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a short distance apart: 61.7 km in a straight line, that is 38.3 miles or 33.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Bucharest is 65.9 km (40.9 miles), about 1 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Bucharest lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1595°, 26.0341°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Giurgiu from Bucharest?

By road it is 65.9 km (40.9 miles) from Giurgiu to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 61.7 km (38.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Bucharest?

About 1 h 14 min on the fastest route (65.9 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Giurgiu?

Bucharest is to the north of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.