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How far is Bulawayo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 7922 miles / 12750 kilometers / 6884 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7922.181 miles
  • 12749.515 kilometers
  • 6884.187 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
  • 7923.385 miles
  • 12751.453 kilometers
  • 6885.234 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 Washington D.C. to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bulawayo generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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