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How far is Vilankulo from Bulawayo?

The distance between Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) and Vilankulo (Vilankulo Airport) is 454 miles / 730 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Vilankulo (VNX) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 59 minutes.

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport – Vilankulo Airport

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Distance from Bulawayo to Vilankulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 453.819 miles
  • 730.351 kilometers
  • 394.358 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
  • 453.362 miles
  • 729.616 kilometers
  • 393.961 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 Vilankulo?

The estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Vilankulo Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bulawayo and Vilankulo?

There is no time difference between Bulawayo and Vilankulo.

Flight carbon footprint between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Vilankulo Airport (VNX)

On average, flying from Bulawayo to Vilankulo generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Vilankulo

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

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 Vilankulo Airport
City: Vilankulo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VNX
ICAO Code: FQVL
Coordinates: 22°1′6″S, 35°18′47″E