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How far is Maputo from Lichinga?

The distance between Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lichinga (VXC) to Maputo (MPM) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 23 minutes.

Lichinga Airport – Maputo International Airport

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1428
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771
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Distance from Lichinga to Maputo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.390 miles
  • 1428.116 kilometers
  • 771.121 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
  • 891.131 miles
  • 1434.136 kilometers
  • 774.372 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 Lichinga to Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Lichinga Airport to Maputo International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lichinga and Maputo?

There is no time difference between Lichinga and Maputo.

Flight carbon footprint between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)

On average, flying from Lichinga to Maputo generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lichinga to Maputo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Maputo International Airport (MPM).

Airport information

Origin Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E
Destination Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E