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How far is Bujumbura from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 3045 miles / 4900 kilometers / 2646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 4270 miles / 6872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 49 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3044.708 miles
  • 4899.982 kilometers
  • 2645.779 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
  • 3042.731 miles
  • 4896.801 kilometers
  • 2644.061 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 Freetown to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Freetown to Bujumbura generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Bujumbura

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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