How far is Chicago, IL, from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 5224 miles / 8407 kilometers / 4539 nautical miles.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5223.569 miles
- 8406.519 kilometers
- 4539.157 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- 5209.886 miles
- 8384.498 kilometers
- 4527.267 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Chicago?
The time difference between Bucharest and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Chicago generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |