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How far is Bucharest from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 1510 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.403 miles
  • 2430.759 kilometers
  • 1312.505 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
  • 1506.889 miles
  • 2425.103 kilometers
  • 1309.451 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 Edinburgh to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Bucharest generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Bucharest

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination 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