Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Bucharest
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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Bucharest?
Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 404 km in a straight line, that is 251 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Bucharest is 554 km (344 miles), about 7 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.
From Șimleu Silvaniei, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8447°, 24.4948°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Bucharest – Chitila 13 km
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- Bucharest – Bolintin Vale 28 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Bucharest?
By road it is 554 km (344 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 404 km (251 miles).
How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Bucharest?
About 7 h 43 min on the fastest route (554 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bucharest from Șimleu Silvaniei?
Bucharest is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 139°.
How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Bucharest?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.