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How far is Burao from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3240 miles / 5214 kilometers / 2815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Burao (BUO) is 6280 miles / 10106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 124 hours 19 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Burao

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Burao. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3240.006 miles
  • 5214.284 kilometers
  • 2815.488 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
  • 3240.687 miles
  • 5215.380 kilometers
  • 2816.080 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 Algiers to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Burao Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Algiers to Burao generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E