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How far is Umtata from Mwanza?

The distance between Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers / 1756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Umtata (UTT) is 2947 miles / 4743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 44 minutes.

Mwanza Airport – Mthatha Airport

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2021
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3252
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1756
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Distance from Mwanza to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2020.890 miles
  • 3252.307 kilometers
  • 1756.105 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
  • 2029.903 miles
  • 3266.812 kilometers
  • 1763.938 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Mwanza Airport to Mthatha Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Mwanza to Umtata generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E