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How far is Bujumbura from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 544 miles / 875 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 812 miles / 1306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 2 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International 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)
  • 543.625 miles
  • 874.880 kilometers
  • 472.397 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
  • 543.250 miles
  • 874.275 kilometers
  • 472.071 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bujumbura generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)

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