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How far is Bucharest from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 4981 miles / 8016 kilometers / 4328 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 4980.932 miles
  • 8016.032 kilometers
  • 4328.311 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
  • 4968.320 miles
  • 7995.736 kilometers
  • 4317.352 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bucharest generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 282 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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