How far is Bujumbura from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 536 miles / 863 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 52 minutes.
Wilson Airport – Bujumbura International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Bujumbura
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Bujumbura. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 536.030 miles
- 862.657 kilometers
- 465.797 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- 535.666 miles
- 862.071 kilometers
- 465.481 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 Nairobi to Bujumbura?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bujumbura?
The time difference between Nairobi and Bujumbura is 1 hour. Bujumbura is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Bujumbura generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Bujumbura
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |
| Destination | Bujumbura International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bujumbura |
| Country: | Burundi  |
| IATA Code: | BJM |
| ICAO Code: | HBBA |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E |