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How far is Kisumu from Bujumbura?

The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 435 miles / 700 kilometers / 378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu (KIS) is 677 miles / 1089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 14 minutes.

Bujumbura International Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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Distance from Bujumbura to Kisumu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 435.188 miles
  • 700.368 kilometers
  • 378.168 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
  • 435.467 miles
  • 700.816 kilometers
  • 378.411 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 Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Bujumbura to Kisumu generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 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 Kisumu

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

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 Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E