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How far is Basankusu from Mbuji Mayi?

The distance between Mbuji Mayi (Mbuji Mayi Airport) and Basankusu (Basankusu Airport) is 568 miles / 915 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Basankusu (BSU) is 959 miles / 1543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 20 minutes.

Mbuji Mayi Airport – Basankusu Airport

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Distance from Mbuji Mayi to Basankusu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mbuji Mayi to Basankusu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.254 miles
  • 914.516 kilometers
  • 493.799 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
  • 570.624 miles
  • 918.330 kilometers
  • 495.858 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 Mbuji Mayi to Basankusu?

The estimated flight time from Mbuji Mayi Airport to Basankusu Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Basankusu Airport (BSU)

On average, flying from Mbuji Mayi to Basankusu generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbuji Mayi to Basankusu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Basankusu Airport (BSU).

Airport information

Origin Mbuji Mayi Airport
City: Mbuji Mayi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MJM
ICAO Code: FZWA
Coordinates: 6°7′16″S, 23°34′8″E
Destination Basankusu Airport
City: Basankusu
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BSU
ICAO Code: FZEN
Coordinates: 1°13′28″N, 19°47′20″E