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How far is Bucharest from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 1433 miles / 2307 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Bucharest (OTP) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 45 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă 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)
  • 1433.376 miles
  • 2306.795 kilometers
  • 1245.570 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
  • 1429.600 miles
  • 2300.719 kilometers
  • 1242.289 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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Bucharest generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: OTP
ICAO Code: LROP
Coordinates: 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E