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How far is Burao from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Burao (BUO) is 2125 miles / 3420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 54 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1323.958 miles
  • 2130.703 kilometers
  • 1150.488 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
  • 1325.594 miles
  • 2133.336 kilometers
  • 1151.909 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 Kigali to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Burao Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Kigali to Burao generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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