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Distance from Jilava to Buftea

Straight line

27.3 km
17.0 mi · 14.8 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Buftea?

Jilava (Romania) and Buftea (Romania) are very close to each other: 27.3 km in a straight line, that is 17.0 miles or 14.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jilava, Buftea lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4474°, 26.0136°.

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 Jilava from Buftea?

The straight-line distance between Jilava and Buftea is 27.3 km (17.0 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Buftea from Jilava?

Buftea is to the north of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Buftea?

A direct flight would take about 32 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.