How far is Bucharest from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1298 miles / 2089 kilometers / 1128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 45 minutes.
London Gatwick 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)- 1298.024 miles
- 2088.968 kilometers
- 1127.952 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- 1294.686 miles
- 2083.595 kilometers
- 1125.051 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 Gatwick Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 57 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from London to Bucharest generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |