Distance from Buta to Lisala

🇨🇩 Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩 Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Buta → Lisala
364 km
226 miles · 196 nautical miles
ButaLisala
57 min
Flight (if direct)
5 h 15 min
Driving time (est.)
west
Direction (259°)
-1 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Buta to Lisala covers 364 km (226 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 473 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance364 km / 226 mi / 196 nmi
Estimated road distance473 km / 294 mi
Estimated flight time57 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 h 15 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing259° — west
Geographic midpointNear Skibbereen, Ireland
Time differenceLisala is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00)
Buta coordinates2.7858, 24.73
Lisala coordinates2.1513, 21.5167

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lisala from Buta?
Lisala is 364 km (226 miles) from Buta measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 473 km (294 mi).
How long is the flight from Buta to Lisala?
If a direct flight operates between Buta and Lisala, it would take approximately 57 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 Buta and Lisala?
Lisala has 1 hour behind Buta. Buta uses UTC+02:00 and Lisala uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Buta and Lisala?
The geographic midpoint between Buta and Lisala is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 182 km from each city.
In which direction is Lisala from Buta?
Lisala lies to the west of Buta, at an initial bearing of 259°.