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How far is Mzuzu from Mtwara?

The distance between Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) and Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) is 426 miles / 686 kilometers / 370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mtwara (MYW) to Mzuzu (ZZU) is 910 miles / 1464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 21 minutes.

Mtwara Airport – Mzuzu Airport

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426
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370
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Distance from Mtwara to Mzuzu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 425.964 miles
  • 685.522 kilometers
  • 370.152 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
  • 425.525 miles
  • 684.816 kilometers
  • 369.771 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 Mzuzu?

The estimated flight time from Mtwara Airport to Mzuzu Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

On average, flying from Mtwara to Mzuzu generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 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 Mzuzu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU).

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 Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E