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How far is Axum from Burao?

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

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

Burao Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Burao to Axum

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burao to Axum. 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 Burao to Axum?

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

What is the time difference between Burao and Axum?

There is no time difference between Burao and Axum.

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

On average, flying from Burao to Axum 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 Burao to Axum

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

Airport information

Origin Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E
Destination Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E