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How far is Burao from Asmara?

The distance between Asmara (Asmara International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 600 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Asmara (ASM) to Burao (BUO) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 14 minutes.

Asmara International Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Asmara to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 599.704 miles
  • 965.130 kilometers
  • 521.129 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
  • 600.629 miles
  • 966.618 kilometers
  • 521.932 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 Asmara to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Asmara International Airport to Burao Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Asmara and Burao?

There is no time difference between Asmara and Burao.

Flight carbon footprint between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Asmara to Burao generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Asmara to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″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