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Distance from Sibiu to Bucharest

Straight line

216 km
134 mi · 117 NM

By road

267 km
166 mi

Travel time

4 h 3 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SE 134°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Bucharest?

Sibiu (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 216 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Bucharest is 267 km (166 miles), about 4 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1203°, 25.1399°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Sibiu from Bucharest?

By road it is 267 km (166 miles) from Sibiu to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 216 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Bucharest?

About 4 h 3 min on the fastest route (267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Sibiu?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 134°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.