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Distance from Târgu-Mureș to Bucharest

Straight line

264 km
164 mi · 143 NM

By road

355 km
220 mi

Travel time

5 h 45 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu-Mureș from Bucharest?

Târgu-Mureș (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 264 km in a straight line, that is 164 miles or 143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu-Mureș to Bucharest is 355 km (220 miles), about 5 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu-Mureș, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4900°, 25.3464°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Târgu-Mureș from Bucharest?

By road it is 355 km (220 miles) from Târgu-Mureș to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 264 km (164 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu-Mureș to Bucharest?

About 5 h 45 min on the fastest route (355 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Târgu-Mureș?

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

How long is the flight from Târgu-Mureș to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.