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How far is Bucharest from Metz?

The distance between Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Metz (ETZ) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.

Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Metz to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.705 miles
  • 1591.166 kilometers
  • 859.161 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
  • 986.153 miles
  • 1587.059 kilometers
  • 856.943 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 Metz to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Metz to Bucharest generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Metz to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City: Metz
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ETZ
ICAO Code: LFJL
Coordinates: 48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E
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