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How far is Shinyanga from Boma?

The distance between Boma (Boma Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 1411 miles / 2271 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boma (BOA) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 2123 miles / 3417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 38 minutes.

Boma Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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1411
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2271
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1226
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Distance from Boma to Shinyanga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boma to Shinyanga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1410.895 miles
  • 2270.616 kilometers
  • 1226.034 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
  • 1409.393 miles
  • 2268.198 kilometers
  • 1224.729 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 Boma to Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Boma Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boma Airport (BOA) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Boma to Shinyanga generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boma to Shinyanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boma Airport (BOA) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).

Airport information

Origin Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E
Destination Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E