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Distance from London to Buftea

Straight line

2,078 km
1,291 mi · 1,122 NM

By road

2,545 km
1,581 mi

Travel time

27 h 24 min
flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Buftea?

London (United Kingdom) and Buftea (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,078 km in a straight line, that is 1,291 miles or 1,122 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Buftea is 2,545 km (1,581 miles), about 27 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From London, Buftea lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.7743°, 13.8070°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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 London from Buftea?

By road it is 2,545 km (1,581 miles) from London to Buftea; in a straight line it is 2,078 km (1,291 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Buftea?

About 27 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,545 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buftea from London?

Buftea is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from London to Buftea?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.