How far is Burao from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3475 miles / 5593 kilometers / 3020 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Burao (BUO) is 4777 miles / 7688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 17 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Burao Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Burao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Burao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3475.275 miles
- 5592.914 kilometers
- 3019.932 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- 3486.207 miles
- 5610.507 kilometers
- 3029.431 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 Cape Town to Burao?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Burao Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Burao?
The time difference between Cape Town and Burao is 1 hour. Burao is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Burao Airport (BUO)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Burao generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 863 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Burao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Burao Airport (BUO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Burao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burao |
| Country: | Somalia  |
| IATA Code: | BUO |
| ICAO Code: | HCMV |
| Coordinates: | 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E |