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How far is Bulawayo from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 1725 miles / 2776 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

Gamba Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Gamba to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1724.861 miles
  • 2775.895 kilometers
  • 1498.863 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
  • 1727.902 miles
  • 2780.789 kilometers
  • 1501.506 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 Gamba to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Gamba to Bulawayo generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gamba to Bulawayo

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

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″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