How far is London from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1314 miles / 2114 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to London (LHR) is 1618 miles / 2604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 27 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1313.731 miles
- 2114.245 kilometers
- 1141.601 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- 1310.373 miles
- 2108.841 kilometers
- 1138.683 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and London?
The time difference between Bucharest and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Bucharest to London generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |