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How far is Bukoba from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 8 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 990.980 miles
  • 1594.827 kilometers
  • 861.138 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
  • 995.942 miles
  • 1602.813 kilometers
  • 865.450 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 Lusaka to Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Bukoba generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Bukoba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E