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How far is Bamburi from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Bamburi (BMQ) is 1305 miles / 2100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 18 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Bamburi Airport

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867
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1395
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753
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Distance from Blantyre to Bamburi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Bamburi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.637 miles
  • 1394.717 kilometers
  • 753.087 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
  • 870.434 miles
  • 1400.828 kilometers
  • 756.387 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 Blantyre to Bamburi?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Bamburi Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Bamburi generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Bamburi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ).

Airport information

Origin Chileka International Airport
City: Blantyre
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: BLZ
ICAO Code: FWCL
Coordinates: 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E
Destination Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″E