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How far is Bucharest from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.739 miles
  • 2310.597 kilometers
  • 1247.623 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
  • 1431.968 miles
  • 2304.530 kilometers
  • 1244.347 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 Cardiff to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Bucharest generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Bucharest

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″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