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How far is Bucharest from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna (Vienna International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vienna (VIE) to Bucharest (BBU) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 25 minutes.

Vienna International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Vienna to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 519.347 miles
  • 835.808 kilometers
  • 451.300 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
  • 518.242 miles
  • 834.030 kilometers
  • 450.340 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 Vienna to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Vienna International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Vienna to Bucharest generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vienna to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Vienna International Airport
City: Vienna
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: VIE
ICAO Code: LOWW
Coordinates: 48°6′37″N, 16°34′10″E
Destination Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E