Distance from Popești-Leordeni to Bucharest
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How far is Popești-Leordeni from Bucharest?
Popești-Leordeni (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are very close to each other: 7.3 km in a straight line, that is 4.5 miles or 3.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Popești-Leordeni to Bucharest is 9.3 km (5.8 miles), about 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Popești-Leordeni, Bucharest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4078°, 26.1365°.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Popești-Leordeni from Bucharest?
By road it is 9.3 km (5.8 miles) from Popești-Leordeni to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 7.3 km (4.5 miles).
How long is the drive from Popești-Leordeni to Bucharest?
About 13 min on the fastest route (9.3 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bucharest from Popești-Leordeni?
Bucharest is to the north-west of Popești-Leordeni, at an initial bearing of 319°.
How long is the flight from Popești-Leordeni to Bucharest?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.