How far is Bucharest from Kiel?
The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1304 miles / 2098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.
Kiel Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Kiel to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiel to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 987.135 miles
- 1588.639 kilometers
- 857.797 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- 985.474 miles
- 1585.966 kilometers
- 856.353 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 Kiel to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kiel and Bucharest?
The time difference between Kiel and Bucharest is 1 hour. Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Kiel.
Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Kiel to Bucharest generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Kiel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiel |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | KEL |
| ICAO Code: | EDHK |
| Coordinates: | 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″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 |