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How far is Dessie from Bujumbura?

The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 1221 miles / 1966 kilometers / 1061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bujumbura (BJM) to Dessie (DSE) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 10 minutes.

Bujumbura International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Bujumbura to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1221.342 miles
  • 1965.560 kilometers
  • 1061.317 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
  • 1225.292 miles
  • 1971.916 kilometers
  • 1064.750 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 Bujumbura to Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Bujumbura to Dessie generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bujumbura to Dessie

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E