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How far is Bulawayo from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 53 minutes.

Maputo International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 477.947 miles
  • 769.181 kilometers
  • 415.325 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
  • 479.138 miles
  • 771.098 kilometers
  • 416.360 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 Maputo to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maputo and Bulawayo?

There is no time difference between Maputo and Bulawayo.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Maputo to Bulawayo generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maputo to Bulawayo

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

Airport information

Origin Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″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