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How far is Lichinga from Bukoba?

The distance between Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bukoba (BKZ) to Lichinga (VXC) is 1275 miles / 2052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.

Bukoba Airport – Lichinga Airport

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856
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1378
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744
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Distance from Bukoba to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 856.426 miles
  • 1378.284 kilometers
  • 744.214 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
  • 860.632 miles
  • 1385.052 kilometers
  • 747.868 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 Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Bukoba Airport to Lichinga Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Bukoba to Lichinga generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

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 Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E