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How far is Bujumbura from Libreville?

The distance between Libreville (Léon-Mba International Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Libreville (LBV) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 2326 miles / 3744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 52 minutes.

Léon-Mba International Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Libreville to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.572 miles
  • 2254.002 kilometers
  • 1217.063 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
  • 1399.327 miles
  • 2251.999 kilometers
  • 1215.982 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 Libreville to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Léon-Mba International Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Libreville to Bujumbura generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Libreville to Bujumbura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Léon-Mba International Airport
City: Libreville
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: LBV
ICAO Code: FOOL
Coordinates: 0°27′30″N, 9°24′44″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