Current Date And Time In Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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National Capital: Bucharest
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Find states and regions closest to Bucharest in Romania with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Romania and Europe.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Romania
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Bucharest from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 44.4268° N |
| Center Longitude | 26.1025° E |
| Average Elevation | 72 m (235 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| București | 0 mi | 0 km | 0 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Ilfov | 10 mi | 16 km | 9 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Giurgiu County | 19 mi | 31 km | 17 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Ruse | 41 mi | 67 km | 36 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Prahova | 46 mi | 74 km | 40 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Dâmbovița County | 48 mi | 77 km | 42 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Teleorman County | 49 mi | 79 km | 42 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Călărași County | 51 mi | 81 km | 44 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Silistra | 62 mi | 99 km | 53 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Ialomița County | 64 mi | 103 km | 56 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bucharest by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bucharest supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Moldova | 191 mi | 307 km | 165 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Bulgaria | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Serbia | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Hungary | 273 mi | 439 km | 237 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Kosovo | 306 mi | 492 km | 266 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bucharest. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Bucharest (You) | Romania | — | — | — |
| Ilfov | Romania | — | 1,583 | — |
| Giurgiu County | Romania | — | 3,526 | — |
| Ruse | Bulgaria | 218,556 | 2,791 | 24.33 |
| Prahova | Romania | — | 4,716 | — |
| Dâmbovița County | Romania | — | 4,054 | — |
| Teleorman County | Romania | — | 5,790 | — |
| Călărași County | Romania | — | 5,088 | — |
| Silistra | Bulgaria | 109,271 | 2,846 | 13.63 |
| Ialomița County | Romania | — | 4,453 | — |
| Razgrad | Bulgaria | 112,229 | 2,637 | 16.52 |
How does Bucharest rank within Romania? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Bucharest appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Timiș County | 8,697 |
| Suceava | 8,553 |
| Caraș-Severin County | 8,514 |
| Tulcea County | 8,499 |
| Arad County | 7,754 |
| Bihor County | 7,544 |
| Constanța County | 7,071 |
| Hunedoara County | 7,063 |
| Arges | 6,862 |
| Mureș County | 6,714 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Bucharest is a state or region within Romania in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bucharest is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Bucharest by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Romania page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Bucharest using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Bucharest.
Knowing the distance from Bucharest to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Romania. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Bucharest map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bucharest to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Bucharest table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Bucharest below the states table, or compare all Romania states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Romania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.