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How far is Bukoba from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 1573 miles / 2532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 15 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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1012
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1628
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879
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Distance from Blantyre to Bukoba

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Bukoba. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1011.669 miles
  • 1628.123 kilometers
  • 879.116 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
  • 1016.772 miles
  • 1636.336 kilometers
  • 883.551 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 Blantyre to Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Bukoba generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Bukoba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ).

Airport information

Origin Chileka International Airport
City: Blantyre
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: BLZ
ICAO Code: FWCL
Coordinates: 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E
Destination Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E