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How far is Bahir Dar from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 1882 miles / 3029 kilometers / 1635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Bahir Dar (BJR) is 2694 miles / 4335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 22 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Bahir Dar Airport

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1635
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Distance from Blantyre to Bahir Dar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Bahir Dar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1882.091 miles
  • 3028.932 kilometers
  • 1635.493 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
  • 1892.190 miles
  • 3045.184 kilometers
  • 1644.268 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 Blantyre to Bahir Dar?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Bahir Dar generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Bahir Dar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).

Airport information

Origin Chileka International Airport
City: Blantyre
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: BLZ
ICAO Code: FWCL
Coordinates: 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E
Destination Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E