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How far is Victoria Falls from Mbandaka?

The distance between Mbandaka (Mbandaka Airport) and Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbandaka (MDK) to Victoria Falls (VFA) is 2411 miles / 3880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 16 minutes.

Mbandaka Airport – Victoria Falls Airport

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1347
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2168
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1171
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Distance from Mbandaka to Victoria Falls

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mbandaka to Victoria Falls. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.005 miles
  • 2167.794 kilometers
  • 1170.515 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
  • 1352.854 miles
  • 2177.207 kilometers
  • 1175.598 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 Mbandaka to Victoria Falls?

The estimated flight time from Mbandaka Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)

On average, flying from Mbandaka to Victoria Falls generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbandaka to Victoria Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

Airport information

Origin Mbandaka Airport
City: Mbandaka
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MDK
ICAO Code: FZEA
Coordinates: 0°1′21″N, 18°17′19″E
Destination Victoria Falls Airport
City: Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: VFA
ICAO Code: FVFA
Coordinates: 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″E