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How far is Kigoma from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Kigoma (Kigoma Airport) is 1117 miles / 1798 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Kigoma (TKQ) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 2 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Kigoma Airport

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Distance from Matadi to Kigoma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Matadi to Kigoma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1116.955 miles
  • 1797.565 kilometers
  • 970.608 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
  • 1115.698 miles
  • 1795.543 kilometers
  • 969.515 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 Matadi to Kigoma?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Kigoma Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ)

On average, flying from Matadi to Kigoma generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Kigoma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E
Destination Kigoma Airport
City: Kigoma
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TKQ
ICAO Code: HTKA
Coordinates: 4°52′58″S, 29°37′58″E