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How far is Burao from Wadi Halfa?

The distance between Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 1259 miles / 2026 kilometers / 1094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Burao (BUO) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.

Wadi Halfa Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Wadi Halfa to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1258.849 miles
  • 2025.921 kilometers
  • 1093.910 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
  • 1260.654 miles
  • 2028.826 kilometers
  • 1095.478 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 Wadi Halfa to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Wadi Halfa Airport to Burao Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Wadi Halfa to Burao generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wadi Halfa to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Wadi Halfa Airport
City: Wadi Halfa
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: WHF
ICAO Code: HSSW
Coordinates: 21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″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