Distance from Mwanza to Sumbawanga
How far is it from Mwanza to Sumbawanga? About 387 mi in a straight line and 472 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Mwanza and Sumbawanga are about 387 mi (622 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 472 mi (759 km), a drive of about 8 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 13 min.
| Straight-line distance | 387 mi / 622 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 472 mi / 759 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 13 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $59 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -5.242, 32.261 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Mwanza to Sumbawanga is about 387 mi (622 km) in a straight line, and roughly 472 mi (759 km) by road.