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How far is Westerland from Bujumbura?

The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4187 miles / 6738 kilometers / 3638 nautical miles.

Bujumbura International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Bujumbura to Westerland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bujumbura to Westerland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4186.947 miles
  • 6738.238 kilometers
  • 3638.357 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
  • 4198.576 miles
  • 6756.953 kilometers
  • 3648.463 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 Bujumbura to Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Sylt Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Bujumbura to Westerland generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bujumbura to Westerland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Sylt Airport (GWT).

Airport information

Origin Bujumbura International Airport
City: Bujumbura
Country: Burundi Flag of Burundi
IATA Code: BJM
ICAO Code: HBBA
Coordinates: 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E
Destination Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E