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Distance from Timișoara to Budapest

Straight line

256 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

316 km
196 mi

Travel time

3 h 26 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Timișoara from Budapest?

Timișoara (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Timișoara to Budapest is 316 km (196 miles), about 3 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Timișoara, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.6312°, 20.1507°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Timișoara from Budapest?

By road it is 316 km (196 miles) from Timișoara to Budapest; in a straight line it is 256 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Timișoara to Budapest?

About 3 h 26 min on the fastest route (316 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Timișoara?

Budapest is to the north-west of Timișoara, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Timișoara to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.