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How far is Bucharest from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 6367 miles / 10246 kilometers / 5532 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6366.680 miles
  • 10246.178 kilometers
  • 5532.494 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
  • 6376.484 miles
  • 10261.956 kilometers
  • 5541.013 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 Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 12 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest generates about 767 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 767 kilograms equals 1 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
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