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How far is Lichinga from Kinshasa?

The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 1485 miles / 2390 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Lichinga (VXC) is 2473 miles / 3980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 40 minutes.

Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Lichinga Airport

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Distance from Kinshasa to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1484.796 miles
  • 2389.548 kilometers
  • 1290.253 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
  • 1484.664 miles
  • 2389.335 kilometers
  • 1290.138 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 Kinshasa to Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Lichinga Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Kinshasa to Lichinga generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

Airport information

Origin Kinshasa N'djili Airport
City: Kinshasa
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FIH
ICAO Code: FZAA
Coordinates: 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″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