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How far is Mwanza from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 12 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Mwanza

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Mwanza. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1649.355 miles
  • 2654.379 kilometers
  • 1433.250 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
  • 1656.992 miles
  • 2666.670 kilometers
  • 1439.886 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 Johannesburg to Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Mwanza generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Mwanza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E