How far is London from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1298 miles / 2089 kilometers / 1128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to London (LGW) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 59 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1298.024 miles
- 2088.968 kilometers
- 1127.952 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- 1294.686 miles
- 2083.595 kilometers
- 1125.051 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?
The time difference between Bucharest and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Bucharest to London generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |