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How far is London from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to London (LTN) is 1630 miles / 2623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 43 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Luton 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)
  • 1315.427 miles
  • 2116.974 kilometers
  • 1143.075 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
  • 1312.108 miles
  • 2111.633 kilometers
  • 1140.190 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 Luton Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Luton Airport (LTN)

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 Luton Airport (LTN).

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W