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How far is Žilina from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Žilina (Žilina Airport) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Žilina (ILZ) is 757 miles / 1219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 59 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Žilina Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Žilina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.803 miles
  • 775.386 kilometers
  • 418.675 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
  • 481.102 miles
  • 774.259 kilometers
  • 418.066 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 Žilina?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Žilina Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Žilina Airport (ILZ)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Žilina generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Žilina

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

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 Žilina Airport
City: Žilina
Country: Slovakia Flag of Slovakia
IATA Code: ILZ
ICAO Code: LZZI
Coordinates: 49°13′53″N, 18°36′48″E