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How far is Bujumbura from Kikwit?

The distance between Kikwit (Kikwit Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 736 miles / 1185 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kikwit (KKW) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 1151 miles / 1852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 10 minutes.

Kikwit Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Kikwit to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.068 miles
  • 1184.587 kilometers
  • 639.626 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
  • 735.359 miles
  • 1183.445 kilometers
  • 639.009 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 Kikwit to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Kikwit Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kikwit Airport (KKW) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Kikwit to Bujumbura generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kikwit to Bujumbura

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

Airport information

Origin Kikwit Airport
City: Kikwit
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KKW
ICAO Code: FZCA
Coordinates: 5°2′8″S, 18°47′8″E
Destination 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