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How far is Bucharest from Bordeaux?

The distance between Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1316 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bordeaux (BOD) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 19 minutes.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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1316
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Distance from Bordeaux to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1315.663 miles
  • 2117.354 kilometers
  • 1143.280 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
  • 1312.019 miles
  • 2111.489 kilometers
  • 1140.113 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 Bordeaux to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Bordeaux to Bucharest generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bordeaux to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W
Destination 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