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How far is Francistown from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Francistown (FRW) is 4379 miles / 7048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 43 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Francistown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niamey to Francistown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2936.138 miles
  • 4725.255 kilometers
  • 2551.434 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
  • 2945.089 miles
  • 4739.662 kilometers
  • 2559.213 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 Niamey to Francistown?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Francistown Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from Niamey to Francistown generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Francistown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Francistown Airport (FRW).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E
Destination Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E