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How far is Lichinga from Boma?

The distance between Boma (Boma Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers / 1388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boma (BOA) to Lichinga (VXC) is 2768 miles / 4455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 18 minutes.

Boma Airport – Lichinga Airport

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1597
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2570
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1388
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Distance from Boma to Lichinga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boma to Lichinga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.754 miles
  • 2569.727 kilometers
  • 1387.541 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
  • 1595.883 miles
  • 2568.325 kilometers
  • 1386.785 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 Boma to Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Boma Airport to Lichinga Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boma Airport (BOA) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Boma to Lichinga generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boma to Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boma Airport (BOA) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

Airport information

Origin Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E
Destination Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E