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How far is Bucharest from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.417 miles
  • 1164.226 kilometers
  • 628.632 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
  • 721.648 miles
  • 1161.380 kilometers
  • 627.095 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 Rome to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Rome to Bucharest generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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