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How far is Pemba from Bukoba?

The distance between Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) and Pemba (Pemba Airport) is 1001 miles / 1612 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bukoba (BKZ) to Pemba (POL) is 1552 miles / 2497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

Bukoba Airport – Pemba Airport

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Distance from Bukoba to Pemba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1001.399 miles
  • 1611.595 kilometers
  • 870.192 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
  • 1004.479 miles
  • 1616.553 kilometers
  • 872.869 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 Bukoba to Pemba?

The estimated flight time from Bukoba Airport to Pemba Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Pemba Airport (POL)

On average, flying from Bukoba to Pemba generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bukoba to Pemba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Pemba Airport (POL).

Airport information

Origin Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E
Destination Pemba Airport
City: Pemba
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: POL
ICAO Code: FQPB
Coordinates: 12°59′30″S, 40°31′26″E