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How far is Bukoba from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 45 minutes.

Goma International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Goma to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.944 miles
  • 287.983 kilometers
  • 155.498 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
  • 178.768 miles
  • 287.700 kilometers
  • 155.345 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 Goma to Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Goma to Bukoba generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Bukoba

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

Airport information

Origin Goma International Airport
City: Goma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GOM
ICAO Code: FZNA
Coordinates: 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″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