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Distance from Marseille to Bucharest

Straight line

1,666 km
1,035 mi · 900 NM

By road

2,153 km
1,338 mi

Travel time

24 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Bucharest?

Marseille (France) and Bucharest (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,666 km in a straight line, that is 1,035 miles or 900 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Bucharest is 2,153 km (1,338 miles), about 24 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from France into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.3354°, 15.6439°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Marseille from Bucharest?

By road it is 2,153 km (1,338 miles) from Marseille to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 1,666 km (1,035 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Bucharest?

About 24 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,153 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Marseille?

Bucharest is to the east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 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.