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How far is Rijeka from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Rijeka (Rijeka Airport) is 568 miles / 914 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Rijeka (RJK) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Rijeka Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Rijeka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Rijeka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.004 miles
  • 914.114 kilometers
  • 493.582 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
  • 566.438 miles
  • 911.593 kilometers
  • 492.221 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 Rijeka?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Rijeka Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Rijeka Airport (RJK)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Rijeka generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 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 Rijeka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Rijeka Airport (RJK).

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 Rijeka Airport
City: Rijeka
Country: Croatia Flag of Croatia
IATA Code: RJK
ICAO Code: LDRI
Coordinates: 45°13′0″N, 14°34′13″E