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How far is Marsa Alam from Burao?

The distance between Burao (Burao Airport) and Marsa Alam (Marsa Alam International Airport) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burao (BUO) to Marsa Alam (RMF) is 2092 miles / 3366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 40 minutes.

Burao Airport – Marsa Alam International Airport

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1318
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2121
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1145
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Distance from Burao to Marsa Alam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1318.110 miles
  • 2121.292 kilometers
  • 1145.406 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
  • 1321.835 miles
  • 2127.288 kilometers
  • 1148.644 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 Marsa Alam?

The estimated flight time from Burao Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burao Airport (BUO) and Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)

On average, flying from Burao to Marsa Alam generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Marsa Alam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burao Airport (BUO) and Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF).

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 Marsa Alam International Airport
City: Marsa Alam
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: RMF
ICAO Code: HEMA
Coordinates: 25°33′25″N, 34°35′1″E