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How far is Bucharest from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1532 miles / 2465 kilometers / 1331 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madrid (MAD) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1985 miles / 3194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 59 minutes.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1531.695 miles
  • 2465.024 kilometers
  • 1331.006 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
  • 1527.829 miles
  • 2458.803 kilometers
  • 1327.647 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 Madrid to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Madrid to Bucharest generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madrid to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W
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