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How far is Mmabatho from Bulawayo?

The distance between Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) and Mmabatho (Mahikeng Airport) is 443 miles / 713 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Mmabatho (MBD) is 495 miles / 797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 5 minutes.

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport – Mahikeng Airport

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Distance from Bulawayo to Mmabatho

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bulawayo to Mmabatho. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 443.280 miles
  • 713.390 kilometers
  • 385.200 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
  • 444.597 miles
  • 715.509 kilometers
  • 386.344 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 Bulawayo to Mmabatho?

The estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Mahikeng Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bulawayo and Mmabatho?

There is no time difference between Bulawayo and Mmabatho.

Flight carbon footprint between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Mahikeng Airport (MBD)

On average, flying from Bulawayo to Mmabatho generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bulawayo to Mmabatho

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Mahikeng Airport (MBD).

Airport information

Origin Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
City: Bulawayo
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: BUQ
ICAO Code: FVBU
Coordinates: 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E
Destination Mahikeng Airport
City: Mmabatho
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MBD
ICAO Code: FAMM
Coordinates: 25°47′54″S, 25°32′52″E