Distance from Businga to Rafai

🇨🇩 Businga, Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇫 Rafai, Central African Republic

Businga → Rafai
459 km
285 miles · 248 nautical miles
BusingaRafai
1 h 4 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 38 min
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (53°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Businga to Rafai covers 459 km (285 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 597 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Oxford, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance459 km / 285 mi / 248 nmi
Estimated road distance597 km / 371 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 4 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time6 h 38 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing53° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Oxford, Canada
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Businga coordinates3.3386, 20.8858
Rafai coordinates5.8101, 24.2031

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Rafai from Businga?
Rafai is 459 km (285 miles) from Businga measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 597 km (371 mi).
How long is the flight from Businga to Rafai?
If a direct flight operates between Businga and Rafai, it would take approximately 1 h 4 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 Businga and Rafai?
Rafai has the same time zone offset. Businga uses UTC+01:00 and Rafai uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Businga and Rafai?
The geographic midpoint between Businga and Rafai is near Oxford, Canada, roughly 230 km from each city.
In which direction is Rafai from Businga?
Rafai lies to the northeast of Businga, at an initial bearing of 53°.