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Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Budapest

Straight line

489 km
304 mi · 264 NM

By road

659 km
409 mi

Travel time

7 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Budapest?

Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 489 km in a straight line, that is 304 miles or 264 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Budapest is 659 km (409 miles), about 7 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.3301°, 21.7619°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea from Budapest?

By road it is 659 km (409 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Budapest; in a straight line it is 489 km (304 miles).

How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Budapest?

About 7 h 58 min on the fastest route (659 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Budapest is to the north-west of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.