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How far is Sambava from Fianarantsoa?

The distance between Fianarantsoa (Fianarantsoa Airport) and Sambava (Sambava Airport) is 532 miles / 857 kilometers / 463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fianarantsoa (WFI) to Sambava (SVB) is 936 miles / 1507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.

Fianarantsoa Airport – Sambava Airport

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Distance from Fianarantsoa to Sambava

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fianarantsoa to Sambava. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 532.259 miles
  • 856.588 kilometers
  • 462.521 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
  • 534.273 miles
  • 859.829 kilometers
  • 464.271 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 Fianarantsoa to Sambava?

The estimated flight time from Fianarantsoa Airport to Sambava Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fianarantsoa and Sambava?

There is no time difference between Fianarantsoa and Sambava.

Flight carbon footprint between Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) and Sambava Airport (SVB)

On average, flying from Fianarantsoa to Sambava generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fianarantsoa to Sambava

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) and Sambava Airport (SVB).

Airport information

Origin Fianarantsoa Airport
City: Fianarantsoa
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: WFI
ICAO Code: FMSF
Coordinates: 21°26′29″S, 47°6′42″E
Destination Sambava Airport
City: Sambava
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: SVB
ICAO Code: FMNS
Coordinates: 14°16′42″S, 50°10′28″E