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How far is Burao from Tobruk?

The distance between Tobruk (Tobruk Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2071 miles / 3334 kilometers / 1800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tobruk (TOB) to Burao (BUO) is 3093 miles / 4978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 27 minutes.

Tobruk Airport – Burao Airport

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2071
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Distance from Tobruk to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2071.384 miles
  • 3333.569 kilometers
  • 1799.983 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
  • 2074.804 miles
  • 3339.073 kilometers
  • 1802.955 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 Tobruk to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Tobruk Airport to Burao Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tobruk Airport (TOB) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Tobruk to Burao generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tobruk to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tobruk Airport (TOB) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Tobruk Airport
City: Tobruk
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TOB
ICAO Code: HLGN
Coordinates: 31°51′39″N, 23°54′25″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