How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (ISL) is 424 miles / 683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 56 minutes.
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.886 miles
- 456.870 kilometers
- 246.690 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- 283.916 miles
- 456.919 kilometers
- 246.717 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 Bucharest to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul?
The time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Istanbul generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | OTP |
| ICAO Code: | LROP |
| Coordinates: | 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |