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How far is Bukoba from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 347 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 603 miles / 970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 33 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.790 miles
  • 558.105 kilometers
  • 301.353 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
  • 346.402 miles
  • 557.480 kilometers
  • 301.015 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 Nairobi to Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Bukoba Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bukoba?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Bukoba.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bukoba generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Bukoba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ).

Airport information

Origin Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″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