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How far is Francistown from Gaborone?

The distance between Gaborone (Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gaborone (GBE) to Francistown (FRW) is 273 miles / 440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 34 minutes.

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from Gaborone to Francistown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gaborone to Francistown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 253.854 miles
  • 408.538 kilometers
  • 220.593 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
  • 254.671 miles
  • 409.853 kilometers
  • 221.303 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 Gaborone to Francistown?

The estimated flight time from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Francistown Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gaborone and Francistown?

There is no time difference between Gaborone and Francistown.

Flight carbon footprint between Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from Gaborone to Francistown generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gaborone to Francistown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Francistown Airport (FRW).

Airport information

Origin Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
City: Gaborone
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: GBE
ICAO Code: FBSK
Coordinates: 24°33′18″S, 25°55′5″E
Destination Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E

Airlines flying from Gaborone (GBE) to Francistown (FRW)

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