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How far is Jijiga from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers / 1050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 49 minutes.

Goma International Airport – Jijiga Airport

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1208
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1944
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1050
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Distance from Goma to Jijiga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goma to Jijiga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1208.079 miles
  • 1944.215 kilometers
  • 1049.792 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
  • 1209.867 miles
  • 1947.092 kilometers
  • 1051.346 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 Goma to Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Jijiga Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Goma to Jijiga generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Jijiga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ).

Airport information

Origin Goma International Airport
City: Goma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GOM
ICAO Code: FZNA
Coordinates: 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E
Destination Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E