How far is Bucharest from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1335 miles / 2149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 36 minutes.
Vnukovo International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 910.742 miles
- 1465.697 kilometers
- 791.413 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- 909.728 miles
- 1464.065 kilometers
- 790.532 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 Moscow to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Bucharest?
The time difference between Moscow and Bucharest is 1 hour. Bucharest is 1 hour behind Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Moscow to Bucharest generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
| Destination | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |