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How far is Burao from El Fasher?

The distance between El Fasher (El Fasher Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 1400 miles / 2253 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Fasher (ELF) to Burao (BUO) is 1946 miles / 3131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 28 minutes.

El Fasher Airport – Burao Airport

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1400
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2253
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1217
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Distance from El Fasher to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.945 miles
  • 2252.994 kilometers
  • 1216.519 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
  • 1398.558 miles
  • 2250.761 kilometers
  • 1215.314 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 El Fasher to Burao?

The estimated flight time from El Fasher Airport to Burao Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from El Fasher to Burao generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Fasher to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin El Fasher Airport
City: El Fasher
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ELF
ICAO Code: HSFS
Coordinates: 13°36′53″N, 25°19′28″E
Destination Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E