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How far is Burao from Tripoli?

The distance between Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2610 miles / 4200 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tripoli (TIP) to Burao (BUO) is 5846 miles / 9408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 135 hours 35 minutes.

Tripoli International Airport – Burao Airport

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2610
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4200
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2268
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Distance from Tripoli to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.975 miles
  • 4200.348 kilometers
  • 2268.006 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
  • 2611.498 miles
  • 4202.799 kilometers
  • 2269.330 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 Tripoli to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Tripoli International Airport to Burao Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tripoli International Airport (TIP) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Tripoli to Burao generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tripoli to Burao

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

Airport information

Origin Tripoli International Airport
City: Tripoli
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TIP
ICAO Code: HLLT
Coordinates: 32°39′48″N, 13°9′32″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