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How far is Bujumbura from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 2094 miles / 3370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 14 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Douala to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.323 miles
  • 2326.021 kilometers
  • 1255.951 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
  • 1444.884 miles
  • 2325.315 kilometers
  • 1255.570 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 Douala to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Douala to Bujumbura generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Bujumbura

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

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
Destination 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