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Distance from Sighișoara to Bucharest

Straight line

224 km
139 mi · 121 NM

By road

303 km
188 mi

Travel time

4 h 42 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Sighișoara from Bucharest?

Sighișoara (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 224 km in a straight line, that is 139 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sighișoara to Bucharest is 303 km (188 miles), about 4 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sighișoara, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3287°, 25.4599°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Sighișoara from Bucharest?

By road it is 303 km (188 miles) from Sighișoara to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 224 km (139 miles).

How long is the drive from Sighișoara to Bucharest?

About 4 h 42 min on the fastest route (303 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Sighișoara?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Sighișoara, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Sighișoara to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.