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How far is Burao from Galcaio?

The distance between Galcaio (Abdullahi Yusuf Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 228 miles / 367 kilometers / 198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Galcaio (GLK) to Burao (BUO) is 375 miles / 604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 21 minutes.

Abdullahi Yusuf Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Galcaio to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 228.172 miles
  • 367.208 kilometers
  • 198.276 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
  • 228.925 miles
  • 368.419 kilometers
  • 198.930 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 Galcaio to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Abdullahi Yusuf Airport to Burao Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Galcaio and Burao?

There is no time difference between Galcaio and Burao.

Flight carbon footprint between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Galcaio to Burao generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Galcaio to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abdullahi Yusuf Airport (GLK) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Abdullahi Yusuf Airport
City: Galcaio
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: GLK
ICAO Code: HCMR
Coordinates: 6°46′50″N, 47°27′16″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