Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Bujumbura from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 3411 miles / 5489 kilometers / 2964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 4559 miles / 7337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 44 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

Distance arrow
3411
Miles
Distance arrow
5489
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2964
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Dakar to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3410.827 miles
  • 5489.194 kilometers
  • 2963.928 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
  • 3409.787 miles
  • 5487.521 kilometers
  • 2963.024 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 Dakar to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Dakar to Bujumbura generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Bujumbura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W
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