How far is Bucharest from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 4969 miles / 7997 kilometers / 4318 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4968.825 miles
- 7996.549 kilometers
- 4317.791 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- 4956.259 miles
- 7976.326 kilometers
- 4306.871 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 Washington D.C. to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Bucharest?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bucharest generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |