How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 280 miles / 450 kilometers / 243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Bucharest (BBU) is 446 miles / 717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 41 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 279.772 miles
- 450.249 kilometers
- 243.115 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- 279.796 miles
- 450.288 kilometers
- 243.136 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 Istanbul to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest?
The time difference between Istanbul and Bucharest is 1 hour. Bucharest is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Bucharest generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |