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How far is Bucharest from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 4848 miles / 7801 kilometers / 4212 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Bucharest

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4847.506 miles
  • 7801.305 kilometers
  • 4212.368 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
  • 4835.040 miles
  • 7781.243 kilometers
  • 4201.535 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 Philadelphia to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bucharest generates about 564 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 564 kilograms equals 1 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
Destination Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: OTP
ICAO Code: LROP
Coordinates: 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E