How far is Nairobi from Lilongwe?
The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 882 miles / 1419 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1216 miles / 1957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.
Lilongwe International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Lilongwe to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lilongwe to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 881.600 miles
- 1418.798 kilometers
- 766.090 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- 886.041 miles
- 1425.945 kilometers
- 769.949 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lilongwe and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lilongwe.
Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Lilongwe to Nairobi generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lilongwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lilongwe |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | LLW |
| ICAO Code: | FWKI |
| Coordinates: | 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |