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How far is Boma from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 2066 miles / 3325 kilometers / 1795 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Boma (BOA) is 3447 miles / 5548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 38 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Boma Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2066.015 miles
  • 3324.929 kilometers
  • 1795.318 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
  • 2066.876 miles
  • 3326.314 kilometers
  • 1796.066 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Boma Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Freetown to Boma generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 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 Boma

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

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 Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E