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How far is Bujumbura from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 7369 miles / 11859 kilometers / 6403 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Bujumbura

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Bujumbura. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7368.538 miles
  • 11858.513 kilometers
  • 6403.085 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
  • 7364.044 miles
  • 11851.279 kilometers
  • 6399.179 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 Raleigh to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Bujumbura generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 2 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Bujumbura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Bujumbura International Airport
City: Bujumbura
Country: Burundi Flag of Burundi
IATA Code: BJM
ICAO Code: HBBA
Coordinates: 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E