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How far is Matadi from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 2087 miles / 3359 kilometers / 1814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Matadi (MAT) is 3360 miles / 5408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 23 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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2087
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1814
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Distance from Freetown to Matadi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Freetown to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2087.043 miles
  • 3358.771 kilometers
  • 1813.591 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
  • 2087.825 miles
  • 3360.028 kilometers
  • 1814.270 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 Freetown to Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Freetown to Matadi generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
Destination Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E