How far is Houston, TX, from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 6120 miles / 9850 kilometers / 5318 nautical miles.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6120.329 miles
- 9849.714 kilometers
- 5318.420 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- 6107.342 miles
- 9828.814 kilometers
- 5307.135 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Houston?
The time difference between Bucharest and Houston is 8 hours. Houston is 8 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Houston generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |