How far is Lichinga from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 829 miles / 1335 kilometers / 721 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Lichinga (VXC) is 1081 miles / 1739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 22 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lichinga Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Lichinga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Lichinga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 829.388 miles
- 1334.771 kilometers
- 720.719 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- 833.777 miles
- 1341.835 kilometers
- 724.533 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 Nairobi to Lichinga?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lichinga Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lichinga?
The time difference between Nairobi and Lichinga is 1 hour. Lichinga is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Lichinga generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Lichinga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Lichinga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lichinga |
| Country: | Mozambique  |
| IATA Code: | VXC |
| ICAO Code: | FQLC |
| Coordinates: | 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E |