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How far is Bulawayo from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 1903 miles / 3063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 37 minutes.

Goma International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Goma to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.798 miles
  • 2030.667 kilometers
  • 1096.472 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
  • 1268.321 miles
  • 2041.165 kilometers
  • 1102.141 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 Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Goma and Bulawayo?

There is no time difference between Goma and Bulawayo.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Goma to Bulawayo generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Bulawayo

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

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 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