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How far is Bujumbura from Shinyanga?

The distance between Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shinyanga (SHY) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 44 minutes.

Shinyanga Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Shinyanga to Bujumbura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.951 miles
  • 456.975 kilometers
  • 246.747 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
  • 283.644 miles
  • 456.480 kilometers
  • 246.479 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 Shinyanga to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Shinyanga Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Shinyanga to Bujumbura generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shinyanga to Bujumbura

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

Airport information

Origin Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″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