How far is Bucharest from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers / 754 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.
Zurich Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 867.473 miles
- 1396.062 kilometers
- 753.813 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- 865.159 miles
- 1392.339 kilometers
- 751.803 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 Zurich to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Bucharest?
The time difference between Zurich and Bucharest is 1 hour. Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
On average, flying from Zurich to Bucharest generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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 |