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Distance from Bucharest to Copenhagen

Straight line

1,577 km
980 mi · 851 NM

By road

2,451 km
1,523 mi

Travel time

26 h 19 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Copenhagen?

Bucharest (Romania) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are quite far apart: 1,577 km in a straight line, that is 980 miles or 851 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Copenhagen is 2,451 km (1,523 miles), about 26 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Copenhagen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Romania into Denmark. The halfway point is at 50.2486°, 20.1353°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Copenhagen?

By road it is 2,451 km (1,523 miles) from Bucharest to Copenhagen; in a straight line it is 1,577 km (980 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Copenhagen?

About 26 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Copenhagen from Bucharest?

Copenhagen is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Copenhagen?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.