How far is Bucharest from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Bucharest (OTP) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 48 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă 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)- 283.886 miles
- 456.870 kilometers
- 246.690 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- 283.916 miles
- 456.919 kilometers
- 246.717 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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 1 hour and 2 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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Bucharest generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
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 | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | OTP |
| ICAO Code: | LROP |
| Coordinates: | 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E |