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How far is Lubango from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1428 miles / 2299 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Lubango (SDD) is 1876 miles / 3019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Lubango Airport

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1428
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2299
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Distance from Blantyre to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1428.387 miles
  • 2298.765 kilometers
  • 1241.234 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
  • 1426.469 miles
  • 2295.680 kilometers
  • 1239.568 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Lubango generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Lubango

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

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 Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E