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How far is Burao from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3861 miles / 6213 kilometers / 3355 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from London to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3860.759 miles
  • 6213.290 kilometers
  • 3354.908 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
  • 3863.409 miles
  • 6217.554 kilometers
  • 3357.211 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 London to Burao?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Burao Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from London to Burao generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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