How far is Bucharest from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1314 miles / 2114 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 14 minutes.
London Heathrow 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)- 1313.731 miles
- 2114.245 kilometers
- 1141.601 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- 1310.373 miles
- 2108.841 kilometers
- 1138.683 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 Heathrow Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 59 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from London to Bucharest generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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 |