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How far is Assab from Burao?

The distance between Burao (Burao Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 315 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burao (BUO) to Assab (ASA) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.

Burao Airport – Assab International Airport

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315
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Distance from Burao to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 314.612 miles
  • 506.318 kilometers
  • 273.390 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
  • 315.449 miles
  • 507.666 kilometers
  • 274.118 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 Burao to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Burao Airport to Assab International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Burao and Assab?

There is no time difference between Burao and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Burao Airport (BUO) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Burao to Assab generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burao to Assab

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

Airport information

Origin Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E