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How far is Mtwara from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Mtwara (MYW) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 31 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Mtwara Airport

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1340
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2156
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Distance from Johannesburg to Mtwara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.770 miles
  • 2156.151 kilometers
  • 1164.229 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
  • 1343.017 miles
  • 2161.376 kilometers
  • 1167.050 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 Mtwara?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Mtwara Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Mtwara Airport (MYW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Mtwara generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Mtwara

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

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 Mtwara Airport
City: Mtwara
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MYW
ICAO Code: HTMT
Coordinates: 10°20′20″S, 40°10′54″E