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How far is Sligo from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 1683 miles / 2709 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Sligo (SXL) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 42 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Sligo Airport

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1463
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Distance from Bucharest to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1683.209 miles
  • 2708.863 kilometers
  • 1462.669 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
  • 1678.871 miles
  • 2701.881 kilometers
  • 1458.899 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Sligo Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Sligo generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Sligo

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

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W