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How far is Bujumbura from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 3717 miles / 5982 kilometers / 3230 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3716.852 miles
  • 5981.694 kilometers
  • 3229.857 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
  • 3728.410 miles
  • 6000.295 kilometers
  • 3239.900 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 Zurich to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Zurich to Bujumbura generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Bujumbura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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