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How far is Dessie from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers / 1527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Dessie (DSE) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 22 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Dessie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lilongwe to Dessie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1756.927 miles
  • 2827.500 kilometers
  • 1526.728 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
  • 1765.883 miles
  • 2841.914 kilometers
  • 1534.511 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 Lilongwe to Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Dessie generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lilongwe to Dessie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).

Airport information

Origin Lilongwe International Airport
City: Lilongwe
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: LLW
ICAO Code: FWKI
Coordinates: 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″E
Destination Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E