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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Buzău

Straight line

388 km
241 mi · 209 NM

By road

580 km
361 mi

Travel time

8 h 44 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

SE 125°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Buzău?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 388 km in a straight line, that is 241 miles or 209 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Buzău is 580 km (361 miles), about 8 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Buzău lies to the south-east (initial bearing 125°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.2094°, 24.8549°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Buzău?

By road it is 580 km (361 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Buzău; in a straight line it is 388 km (241 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Buzău?

About 8 h 44 min on the fastest route (580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Buzău is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 125°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.