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How far is Detroit, MI, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 5046 miles / 8121 kilometers / 4385 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5046.229 miles
  • 8121.118 kilometers
  • 4385.053 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
  • 5032.898 miles
  • 8099.665 kilometers
  • 4373.469 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 10 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Detroit generates about 590 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 590 kilograms equals 1 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W