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Distance from Odessa to Bucharest

Straight line

427 km
265 mi · 231 NM

By road

542 km
337 mi

Travel time

8 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Odessa from Bucharest?

Odessa (Ukraine) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 427 km in a straight line, that is 265 miles or 231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Odessa to Bucharest is 542 km (337 miles), about 8 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Odessa, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4782°, 28.3775°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Odessa from Bucharest?

By road it is 542 km (337 miles) from Odessa to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 427 km (265 miles).

How long is the drive from Odessa to Bucharest?

About 8 h 3 min on the fastest route (542 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Odessa?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Odessa, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Odessa to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.