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How far is Papa Westray from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 1587 miles / 2555 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Papa Westray (PPW) is 2332 miles / 3753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 46 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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1587
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2555
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1379
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Distance from Bucharest to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1587.309 miles
  • 2554.525 kilometers
  • 1379.333 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
  • 1583.974 miles
  • 2549.159 kilometers
  • 1376.436 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Papa Westray generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W