How far is Bujumbura from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 1570 miles / 2527 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 2178 miles / 3505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 58 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1570.391 miles
- 2527.299 kilometers
- 1364.632 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- 1577.981 miles
- 2539.514 kilometers
- 1371.228 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 Johannesburg to Bujumbura?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Bujumbura?
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Bujumbura.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Bujumbura generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Bujumbura International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bujumbura |
| Country: | Burundi  |
| IATA Code: | BJM |
| ICAO Code: | HBBA |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E |