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Distance from Orșova to Bucharest

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

372 km
231 mi

Travel time

5 h 9 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Orșova from Bucharest?

Orșova (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Orșova to Bucharest is 372 km (231 miles), about 5 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Orșova, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5926°, 24.2559°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Orșova from Bucharest?

By road it is 372 km (231 miles) from Orșova to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 296 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Orșova to Bucharest?

About 5 h 9 min on the fastest route (372 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Orșova?

Bucharest is to the east of Orșova, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Orșova to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.