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Distance from Sibiu to Budapest

Straight line

434 km
270 mi · 234 NM

By road

562 km
349 mi

Travel time

6 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Budapest?

Sibiu (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 434 km in a straight line, that is 270 miles or 234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Budapest is 562 km (349 miles), about 6 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.6776°, 21.6354°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Budapest?

By road it is 562 km (349 miles) from Sibiu to Budapest; in a straight line it is 434 km (270 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Budapest?

About 6 h 14 min on the fastest route (562 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Sibiu?

Budapest is to the north-west of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.