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Distance from Pitești to Bucharest

Straight line

109 km
68 mi · 59 NM

By road

120 km
75 mi

Travel time

1 h 28 min
by car

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Bucharest?

Pitești (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a short distance apart: 109 km in a straight line, that is 68 miles or 59 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Bucharest is 120 km (75 miles), about 1 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6428°, 25.4887°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pitești from Bucharest?

By road it is 120 km (75 miles) from Pitești to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 109 km (68 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Bucharest?

About 1 h 28 min on the fastest route (120 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Pitești?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Pitești, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Pitești to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.