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How far is Bulawayo from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 1413 miles / 2274 kilometers / 1228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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1413
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Distance from Matadi to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1412.909 miles
  • 2273.856 kilometers
  • 1227.784 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
  • 1415.383 miles
  • 2277.838 kilometers
  • 1229.934 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 Matadi to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Matadi to Bulawayo generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″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