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Distance from Tulcea to Bucharest

Straight line

229 km
142 mi · 124 NM

By road

297 km
184 mi

Travel time

4 h 1 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Bucharest?

Tulcea (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Bucharest is 297 km (184 miles), about 4 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Tulcea, Bucharest lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8134°, 27.4469°.

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 Tulcea from Bucharest?

By road it is 297 km (184 miles) from Tulcea to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 229 km (142 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Bucharest?

About 4 h 1 min on the fastest route (297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Tulcea?

Bucharest is to the west of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea 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.