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How far is Bulawayo from Natal?

The distance between Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 4400 miles / 7081 kilometers / 3824 nautical miles.

Greater Natal International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Natal to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4400.160 miles
  • 7081.370 kilometers
  • 3823.634 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
  • 4395.853 miles
  • 7074.439 kilometers
  • 3819.892 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 Natal to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Greater Natal International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 8 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Natal to Bulawayo generates about 507 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 507 kilograms equals 1 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Natal to Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

Airport information

Origin Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″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