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Distance from Petroșani to Buzău

Straight line

274 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

436 km
271 mi

Travel time

6 h 15 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Buzău?

Petroșani (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 274 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petroșani to Buzău is 436 km (271 miles), about 6 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Petroșani, Buzău lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2964°, 25.1041°.

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 Petroșani from Buzău?

By road it is 436 km (271 miles) from Petroșani to Buzău; in a straight line it is 274 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Petroșani to Buzău?

About 6 h 15 min on the fastest route (436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Petroșani?

Buzău is to the east of Petroșani, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Petroșani to Buzău?

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.