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How far is Bucharest from Rijeka?

The distance between Rijeka (Rijeka Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 568 miles / 914 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rijeka (RJK) to Bucharest (BBU) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.

Rijeka Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Rijeka to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.004 miles
  • 914.114 kilometers
  • 493.582 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
  • 566.438 miles
  • 911.593 kilometers
  • 492.221 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 Rijeka to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Rijeka Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rijeka Airport (RJK) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Rijeka to Bucharest generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rijeka to Bucharest

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

Airport information

Origin Rijeka Airport
City: Rijeka
Country: Croatia Flag of Croatia
IATA Code: RJK
ICAO Code: LDRI
Coordinates: 45°13′0″N, 14°34′13″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