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How far is Houston, TX, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 6137 miles / 9876 kilometers / 5333 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6136.567 miles
  • 9875.847 kilometers
  • 5332.531 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
  • 6123.640 miles
  • 9855.044 kilometers
  • 5321.298 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Houston generates about 735 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 735 kilograms equals 1 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W