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How far is Dessie from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 1867 miles / 3005 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Dessie (DSE) is 2572 miles / 4139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 9 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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1867
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3005
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1623
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Distance from Blantyre to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1867.485 miles
  • 3005.426 kilometers
  • 1622.800 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
  • 1877.230 miles
  • 3021.110 kilometers
  • 1631.269 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 Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Dessie generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 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 Dessie

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

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 Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E