How far is Bucharest from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 1296 miles / 2085 kilometers / 1126 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 40 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
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Distance from London to Bucharest
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Bucharest. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1295.648 miles
- 2085.144 kilometers
- 1125.888 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- 1292.304 miles
- 2079.762 kilometers
- 1122.981 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 London to Bucharest?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Bucharest?
The time difference between London and Bucharest is 2 hours. Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
On average, flying from London to Bucharest generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Bucharest
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | OTP |
| ICAO Code: | LROP |
| Coordinates: | 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Bucharest (OTP)
| easyJet |