How far is Istanbul from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.881 miles
- 419.848 kilometers
- 226.700 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- 260.879 miles
- 419.844 kilometers
- 226.698 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Istanbul generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |