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How far is Francistown from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Francistown (FRW) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Francistown Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Francistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.602 miles
  • 1055.090 kilometers
  • 569.703 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
  • 657.069 miles
  • 1057.450 kilometers
  • 570.977 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 Francistown?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Francistown Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Francistown?

There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Francistown.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Francistown Airport (FRW)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Francistown generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 263 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 Francistown

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

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 Francistown Airport
City: Francistown
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: FRW
ICAO Code: FBFT
Coordinates: 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E