Distance from Bugiri to Simpson

🇺🇬 Bugiri, Uganda🇺🇸 Simpson, United States

Bugiri → Simpson
12,620 km
7,841 miles · 6,814 nautical miles
BugiriSimpson
16 h 11 min
Flight (if direct)
7 d 14 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (311°)
-9 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 12,620 km (7,841 miles), the route from Bugiri to Simpson is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 16 h 11 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance12,620 km / 7,841 mi / 6,814 nmi
Estimated road distance16,405 km / 10,194 mi
Estimated flight time16 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time7 d 14 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing311° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear La Nueva Victoria, Mexico
Time differenceSimpson is -9 h (UTC+03:00 → UTC-06:00)
Bugiri coordinates0.5714, 33.7417
Simpson coordinates36.7419, -86.5823

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bugiri and Simpson — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Simpson from Bugiri?
Simpson is 12,620 km (7,841 miles) from Bugiri measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 16,405 km (10,194 mi).
How long is the flight from Bugiri to Simpson?
If a direct flight operates between Bugiri and Simpson, it would take approximately 16 h 11 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Bugiri and Simpson?
Simpson has 9 hours behind Bugiri. Bugiri uses UTC+03:00 and Simpson uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Bugiri and Simpson?
The geographic midpoint between Bugiri and Simpson is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 6,310 km from each city.
In which direction is Simpson from Bugiri?
Simpson lies to the northwest of Bugiri, at an initial bearing of 311°.