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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 4839 miles / 7788 kilometers / 4205 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Bucharest to Philadelphia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4839.069 miles
  • 7787.727 kilometers
  • 4205.036 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4826.584 miles
  • 7767.634 kilometers
  • 4194.187 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bucharest to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Wings Field is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Philadelphia generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W