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Distance from Satu Mare to Budapest

Straight line

289 km
180 mi · 156 NM

By road

327 km
203 mi

Travel time

3 h 42 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Budapest?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 289 km in a straight line, that is 180 miles or 156 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Budapest is 327 km (203 miles), about 3 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Budapest lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 47.6647°, 20.9460°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Budapest?

By road it is 327 km (203 miles) from Satu Mare to Budapest; in a straight line it is 289 km (180 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Budapest?

About 3 h 42 min on the fastest route (327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Satu Mare?

Budapest is to the west of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.