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Distance from Vulcan to Buzău

Straight line

281 km
175 mi · 152 NM

By road

451 km
280 mi

Travel time

6 h 43 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Vulcan from Buzău?

Vulcan (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 281 km in a straight line, that is 175 miles or 152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vulcan to Buzău is 451 km (280 miles), about 6 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Vulcan, Buzău lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2805°, 25.0537°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Vulcan from Buzău?

By road it is 451 km (280 miles) from Vulcan to Buzău; in a straight line it is 281 km (175 miles).

How long is the drive from Vulcan to Buzău?

About 6 h 43 min on the fastest route (451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Vulcan?

Buzău is to the east of Vulcan, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Vulcan to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.