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How far is Tanga from Lichinga?

The distance between Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) and Tanga (Tanga Airport) is 619 miles / 997 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lichinga (VXC) to Tanga (TGT) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.

Lichinga Airport – Tanga Airport

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Distance from Lichinga to Tanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 619.327 miles
  • 996.711 kilometers
  • 538.181 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
  • 621.924 miles
  • 1000.890 kilometers
  • 540.438 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 Tanga?

The estimated flight time from Lichinga Airport to Tanga Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Tanga Airport (TGT)

On average, flying from Lichinga to Tanga generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Tanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Tanga Airport (TGT).

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 Tanga Airport
City: Tanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TGT
ICAO Code: HTTG
Coordinates: 5°5′32″S, 39°4′16″E