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How far is Gambela from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Gambela (GMB) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 35 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1507.122 miles
  • 2425.478 kilometers
  • 1309.653 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
  • 1515.350 miles
  • 2438.720 kilometers
  • 1316.803 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Gambela generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E