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Distance from Motru to Bucharest

Straight line

252 km
157 mi · 136 NM

By road

322 km
200 mi

Travel time

4 h 20 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Motru from Bucharest?

Motru (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 252 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Motru to Bucharest is 322 km (200 miles), about 4 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Motru, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6285°, 24.5441°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Motru from Bucharest?

By road it is 322 km (200 miles) from Motru to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 252 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Motru to Bucharest?

About 4 h 20 min on the fastest route (322 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Motru?

Bucharest is to the east of Motru, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Motru to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.