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How far is Bujumbura from Mwanza?

The distance between Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) and Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) is 257 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 52 minutes.

Mwanza Airport – Bujumbura International Airport

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Distance from Mwanza to Bujumbura

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mwanza to Bujumbura. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 256.889 miles
  • 413.423 kilometers
  • 223.231 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
  • 256.696 miles
  • 413.111 kilometers
  • 223.062 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 Mwanza to Bujumbura?

The estimated flight time from Mwanza Airport to Bujumbura International Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)

On average, flying from Mwanza to Bujumbura generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mwanza to Bujumbura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

Airport information

Origin Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E
Destination Bujumbura International Airport
City: Bujumbura
Country: Burundi Flag of Burundi
IATA Code: BJM
ICAO Code: HBBA
Coordinates: 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E