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How far is Burao from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 559 miles / 900 kilometers / 486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Burao (BUO) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Axum Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Axum to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 559.260 miles
  • 900.042 kilometers
  • 485.984 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
  • 559.725 miles
  • 900.791 kilometers
  • 486.388 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 Axum to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Burao Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Axum and Burao?

There is no time difference between Axum and Burao.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Axum to Burao generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Axum Airport (AXU) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″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