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Distance from Satu Mare to Bucharest

Straight line

450 km
280 mi · 243 NM

By road

617 km
384 mi

Travel time

8 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Bucharest?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 280 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Bucharest is 617 km (384 miles), about 8 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1272°, 24.5340°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Satu Mare from Bucharest?

By road it is 617 km (384 miles) from Satu Mare to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 450 km (280 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Bucharest?

About 8 h 53 min on the fastest route (617 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Satu Mare?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.