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How far is New York, NY, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 4755 miles / 7652 kilometers / 4132 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4754.844 miles
  • 7652.179 kilometers
  • 4131.846 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
  • 4742.457 miles
  • 7632.244 kilometers
  • 4121.082 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Bucharest to New York generates about 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 552 kilograms equals 1 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W