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How far is Sarajevo from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Sarajevo (Sarajevo International Airport) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Sarajevo (SJJ) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 41 minutes.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Sarajevo International Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Sarajevo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 388.882 miles
  • 625.846 kilometers
  • 337.930 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
  • 387.836 miles
  • 624.161 kilometers
  • 337.020 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 Sarajevo?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Sarajevo generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Sarajevo

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

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 Sarajevo International Airport
City: Sarajevo
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IATA Code: SJJ
ICAO Code: LQSA
Coordinates: 43°49′28″N, 18°19′53″E