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How far is Lubango from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Lubango (SDD) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Lubango Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Lilongwe to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1356.077 miles
  • 2182.395 kilometers
  • 1178.399 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
  • 1354.311 miles
  • 2179.553 kilometers
  • 1176.864 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Lubango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Lubango

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

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 Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E