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How far is Debrecen from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Debrecen (Debrecen International Airport) is 299 miles / 480 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Debrecen (DEB) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 8 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Debrecen International Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Debrecen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 298.519 miles
  • 480.420 kilometers
  • 259.406 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
  • 298.131 miles
  • 479.795 kilometers
  • 259.069 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 Bucharest to Debrecen?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Debrecen International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Debrecen International Airport (DEB)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Debrecen generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucharest to Debrecen

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Debrecen International Airport
City: Debrecen
Country: Hungary Flag of Hungary
IATA Code: DEB
ICAO Code: LHDC
Coordinates: 47°29′20″N, 21°36′55″E