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How far is Catumbela from Bulawayo?

The distance between Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) and Catumbela (Catumbela Airport) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers / 982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Catumbela (CBT) is 1514 miles / 2436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 12 minutes.

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport – Catumbela Airport

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Distance from Bulawayo to Catumbela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1129.860 miles
  • 1818.333 kilometers
  • 981.822 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
  • 1129.774 miles
  • 1818.196 kilometers
  • 981.747 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 Bulawayo to Catumbela?

The estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Catumbela Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Catumbela Airport (CBT)

On average, flying from Bulawayo to Catumbela generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bulawayo to Catumbela

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Catumbela Airport
City: Catumbela
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: CBT
ICAO Code: FNCT
Coordinates: 12°28′45″S, 13°29′12″E