How far is Bucharest from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1292 miles / 2080 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LCY) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 50 minutes.
London City Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from London to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1292.317 miles
- 2079.783 kilometers
- 1122.993 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- 1289.036 miles
- 2074.502 kilometers
- 1120.141 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 London to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Bucharest?
The time difference between London and Bucharest is 2 hours. Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from London to Bucharest generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″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 |