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How far is Decatur, IL, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 5363 miles / 8631 kilometers / 4660 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5362.755 miles
  • 8630.518 kilometers
  • 4660.107 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
  • 5349.093 miles
  • 8608.531 kilometers
  • 4648.235 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Decatur Airport is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Decatur generates about 631 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 631 kilograms equals 1 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W