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How far is Bucharest from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers / 406 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to Bucharest (BBU) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 10 minutes.

Athens International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.852 miles
  • 751.325 kilometers
  • 405.683 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
  • 467.324 miles
  • 752.085 kilometers
  • 406.094 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 Athens to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Bucharest?

There is no time difference between Athens and Bucharest.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Athens to Bucharest generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Bucharest

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

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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