How far is Glasgow from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Glasgow (GLA) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 20 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.823 miles
- 2490.979 kilometers
- 1345.021 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- 1544.156 miles
- 2485.078 kilometers
- 1341.835 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 Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Glasgow?
The time difference between Bucharest and Glasgow is 2 hours. Glasgow is 2 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Glasgow generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |