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How far is Bulawayo from Catumbela?

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

The driving distance from Catumbela (CBT) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 1512 miles / 2434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 10 minutes.

Catumbela Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Catumbela to Bulawayo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Catumbela to Bulawayo. 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 Catumbela to Bulawayo?

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

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

On average, flying from Catumbela to Bulawayo 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 Catumbela to Bulawayo

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

Airport information

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