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How far is Mwanza from Bujumbura?

The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 257 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 52 minutes.

Bujumbura International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Bujumbura to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 256.889 miles
  • 413.423 kilometers
  • 223.231 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
  • 256.696 miles
  • 413.111 kilometers
  • 223.062 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 Bujumbura to Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Bujumbura to Mwanza generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bujumbura to Mwanza

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E