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How far is Burao from Alexandria?

The distance between Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (HBE) to Burao (BUO) is 2640 miles / 4248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.

Borg El Arab Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.043 miles
  • 2884.013 kilometers
  • 1557.242 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
  • 1796.379 miles
  • 2890.992 kilometers
  • 1561.011 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 Alexandria to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Borg El Arab Airport to Burao Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Burao generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″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