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Distance from Orăștie to Bucharest

Straight line

277 km
172 mi · 149 NM

By road

364 km
226 mi

Travel time

5 h 3 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Orăștie from Bucharest?

Orăștie (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 277 km in a straight line, that is 172 miles or 149 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Orăștie to Bucharest is 364 km (226 miles), about 5 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Orăștie, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1420°, 24.6710°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Orăștie from Bucharest?

By road it is 364 km (226 miles) from Orăștie to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 277 km (172 miles).

How long is the drive from Orăștie to Bucharest?

About 5 h 3 min on the fastest route (364 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Orăștie?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Orăștie, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Orăștie to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.