How far is Zurich from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 867 miles / 1396 kilometers / 754 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bucharest (BBU) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 13 minutes.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 867.473 miles
- 1396.062 kilometers
- 753.813 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- 865.159 miles
- 1392.339 kilometers
- 751.803 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 Zurich?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zurich?
The time difference between Bucharest and Zurich is 1 hour. Zurich is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Zurich generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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 | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |