How far is Bucharest from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 5224 miles / 8407 kilometers / 4539 nautical miles.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5223.569 miles
- 8406.519 kilometers
- 4539.157 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- 5209.886 miles
- 8384.498 kilometers
- 4527.267 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 Chicago to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bucharest?
The time difference between Chicago and Bucharest is 8 hours. Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bucharest generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |