How far is Bucharest from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 6120 miles / 9850 kilometers / 5318 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6120.329 miles
- 9849.714 kilometers
- 5318.420 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- 6107.342 miles
- 9828.814 kilometers
- 5307.135 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 Houston to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Bucharest?
The time difference between Houston and Bucharest is 8 hours. Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Houston to Bucharest generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |