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How far is Lichinga from Mbandaka?

The distance between Mbandaka (Mbandaka Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 1480 miles / 2381 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbandaka (MDK) to Lichinga (VXC) is 2577 miles / 4148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 15 minutes.

Mbandaka Airport – Lichinga Airport

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1480
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1286
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Distance from Mbandaka to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1479.635 miles
  • 2381.242 kilometers
  • 1285.768 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
  • 1481.634 miles
  • 2384.458 kilometers
  • 1287.504 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 Mbandaka to Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Mbandaka Airport to Lichinga Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Mbandaka to Lichinga generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbandaka to Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

Airport information

Origin Mbandaka Airport
City: Mbandaka
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MDK
ICAO Code: FZEA
Coordinates: 0°1′21″N, 18°17′19″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