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How far is Gambela from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Gambela (GMB) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 22 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1636.328 miles
  • 2633.415 kilometers
  • 1421.931 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
  • 1645.207 miles
  • 2647.704 kilometers
  • 1429.646 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Gambela generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E