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How far is Rotterdam from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Rotterdam (Rotterdam The Hague Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Rotterdam (RTM) is 1396 miles / 2246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Rotterdam The Hague Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Rotterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1118.975 miles
  • 1800.816 kilometers
  • 972.363 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
  • 1116.355 miles
  • 1796.598 kilometers
  • 970.086 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 Rotterdam?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Rotterdam generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Rotterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).

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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport
City: Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: RTM
ICAO Code: EHRD
Coordinates: 51°57′24″N, 4°26′13″E