Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest
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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Bucharest?
Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 156 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest is 186 km (115 miles), about 2 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7694°, 25.2415°.
A direct flight would take about 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Bucharest?
By road it is 186 km (115 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 156 km (97 miles).
How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest?
About 2 h 34 min on the fastest route (186 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bucharest from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Bucharest is to the south-east of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 118°.
How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Bucharest?
A direct flight would take about 42 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.