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How far is Lichinga from Mtwara?

The distance between Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mtwara (MYW) to Lichinga (VXC) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 49 minutes.

Mtwara Airport – Lichinga Airport

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389
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338
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Distance from Mtwara to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 389.184 miles
  • 626.331 kilometers
  • 338.192 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
  • 389.370 miles
  • 626.631 kilometers
  • 338.354 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 Mtwara to Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Mtwara Airport to Lichinga Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Mtwara to Lichinga generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mtwara to Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

Airport information

Origin Mtwara Airport
City: Mtwara
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MYW
ICAO Code: HTMT
Coordinates: 10°20′20″S, 40°10′54″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