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Distance from Tulcea to Budapest

Straight line

794 km
493 mi · 429 NM

By road

1,137 km
706 mi

Travel time

13 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Budapest?

Tulcea (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are quite far apart: 794 km in a straight line, that is 493 miles or 429 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Budapest is 1,137 km (706 miles), about 13 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Tulcea, Budapest lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.4425°, 24.0266°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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 Budapest?

By road it is 1,137 km (706 miles) from Tulcea to Budapest; in a straight line it is 794 km (493 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Budapest?

About 13 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,137 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Tulcea?

Budapest is to the west of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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.