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How far is Lichinga from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Lichinga (VXC) is 2700 miles / 4346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 1 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Lichinga Airport

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1574
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2533
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1368
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Distance from Matadi to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1573.789 miles
  • 2532.768 kilometers
  • 1367.585 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
  • 1572.978 miles
  • 2531.463 kilometers
  • 1366.881 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 Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Lichinga Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Matadi to Lichinga generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Lichinga

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

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 Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E