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How far is Burao from Kinshasa?

The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2286 miles / 3678 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Burao (BUO) is 3656 miles / 5884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 42 minutes.

Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Burao Airport

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2286
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3678
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1986
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Distance from Kinshasa to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2285.543 miles
  • 3678.225 kilometers
  • 1986.083 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
  • 2285.613 miles
  • 3678.338 kilometers
  • 1986.144 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 Kinshasa to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Burao Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Kinshasa to Burao generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Kinshasa N'djili Airport
City: Kinshasa
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FIH
ICAO Code: FZAA
Coordinates: 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″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