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How far is Malamala from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Malamala (Mala Mala Airport) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – Mala Mala Airport

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Distance from Longwood to Malamala

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Malamala. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2479.594 miles
  • 3990.520 kilometers
  • 2154.709 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
  • 2476.696 miles
  • 3985.855 kilometers
  • 2152.190 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 Longwood to Malamala?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Mala Mala Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Mala Mala Airport (AAM)

On average, flying from Longwood to Malamala generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to Malamala

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Mala Mala Airport (AAM).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W
Destination Mala Mala Airport
City: Malamala
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: AAM
ICAO Code: FAMD
Coordinates: 24°49′5″S, 31°32′40″E