How far is Chicago, IL, from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5219 miles / 8399 kilometers / 4535 nautical miles.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5219.038 miles
- 8399.228 kilometers
- 4535.220 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- 5205.334 miles
- 8377.172 kilometers
- 4523.311 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Chicago?
The time difference between Bucharest and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Chicago generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |