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How far is Moscow from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Moscow (VKO) is 1335 miles / 2148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Vnukovo International Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 910.742 miles
  • 1465.697 kilometers
  • 791.413 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
  • 909.728 miles
  • 1464.065 kilometers
  • 790.532 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Moscow generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Moscow

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

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 Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E