How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.

Distance from Bucharest to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 260.881 miles
• 419.848 kilometers
• 226.700 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

• 260.879 miles
• 419.844 kilometers
• 226.698 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul?

The time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Istanbul generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Istanbul

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

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	Istanbul Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E