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How far is Bulawayo from Mbanza Congo?

The distance between Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 2129 miles / 3426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 44 minutes.

Mbanza Congo Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Mbanza Congo to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.953 miles
  • 2174.148 kilometers
  • 1173.946 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
  • 1353.399 miles
  • 2178.084 kilometers
  • 1176.071 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 Mbanza Congo to Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Mbanza Congo Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Mbanza Congo to Bulawayo generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbanza Congo to Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

Airport information

Origin Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E
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