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How far is Nairobi from Bujumbura?

The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 536 miles / 863 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (WIL) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Bujumbura International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Bujumbura to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 536.030 miles
  • 862.657 kilometers
  • 465.797 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
  • 535.666 miles
  • 862.071 kilometers
  • 465.481 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 Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Bujumbura to Nairobi generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 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 Nairobi

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

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 Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E