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How far is Victoria Falls from Matam?

The distance between Matam (Ouro Sogui Airport) and Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) is 3533 miles / 5686 kilometers / 3070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matam (MAX) to Victoria Falls (VFA) is 5437 miles / 8750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 8 minutes.

Ouro Sogui Airport – Victoria Falls Airport

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Distance from Matam to Victoria Falls

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Matam to Victoria Falls. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3533.008 miles
  • 5685.825 kilometers
  • 3070.100 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
  • 3538.661 miles
  • 5694.923 kilometers
  • 3075.012 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 Matam to Victoria Falls?

The estimated flight time from Ouro Sogui Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)

On average, flying from Matam to Victoria Falls generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matam to Victoria Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

Airport information

Origin Ouro Sogui Airport
City: Matam
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: MAX
ICAO Code: GOSM
Coordinates: 15°35′36″N, 13°19′22″W
Destination Victoria Falls Airport
City: Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: VFA
ICAO Code: FVFA
Coordinates: 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″E