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How far is Bucharest from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 5216 miles / 8394 kilometers / 4532 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5215.647 miles
  • 8393.771 kilometers
  • 4532.274 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
  • 5201.942 miles
  • 8371.714 kilometers
  • 4520.364 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 Chicago to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bucharest generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: OTP
ICAO Code: LROP
Coordinates: 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E