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.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bucharest?
The time difference between Cardiff and Bucharest is 2 hours. Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff.
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  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |