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How far is Mwanza from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 48 minutes.

Wau Airport – Mwanza Airport

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778
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1252
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676
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Distance from Wau to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.063 miles
  • 1252.171 kilometers
  • 676.118 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
  • 781.389 miles
  • 1257.523 kilometers
  • 679.008 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 Wau to Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Mwanza Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Wau to Mwanza generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wau to Mwanza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ).

Airport information

Origin Wau Airport
City: Wau
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: WUU
ICAO Code: HSWW
Coordinates: 7°43′32″N, 27°58′30″E
Destination Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E