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How far is Shakawe from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 3026 miles / 4870 kilometers / 2630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Shakawe (SWX) is 4931 miles / 7935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 55 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3026.066 miles
  • 4869.982 kilometers
  • 2629.580 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
  • 3029.907 miles
  • 4876.163 kilometers
  • 2632.917 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Freetown to Shakawe generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 744 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 Shakawe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Shakawe Airport (SWX).

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 Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E