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How far is Bucharest from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest (BBU) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 44 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 906.701 miles
  • 1459.194 kilometers
  • 787.902 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
  • 904.551 miles
  • 1455.733 kilometers
  • 786.033 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 Frankfurt to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Bucharest generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Bucharest

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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