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How far is Burao from Ndola?

The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 1934 miles / 3113 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Burao (BUO) is 2942 miles / 4734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 5 minutes.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Ndola to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1934.365 miles
  • 3113.059 kilometers
  • 1680.917 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
  • 1940.341 miles
  • 3122.676 kilometers
  • 1686.110 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 Ndola to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Burao Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Ndola to Burao generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
City: Ndola
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: NLA
ICAO Code: FLSK
Coordinates: 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″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