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How far is Burao from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3683 miles / 5926 kilometers / 3200 nautical miles.

Kualanamu International Airport – Burao Airport

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3683
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5926
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3200
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Distance from Medan to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3682.542 miles
  • 5926.478 kilometers
  • 3200.042 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
  • 3678.551 miles
  • 5920.054 kilometers
  • 3196.573 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 Medan to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Burao Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Medan to Burao generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Burao

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

Airport information

Origin Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″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