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How far is Kilimanjaro from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) is 1256 miles / 2021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 39 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Kilimanjaro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.968 miles
  • 1374.329 kilometers
  • 742.078 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
  • 858.339 miles
  • 1381.362 kilometers
  • 745.876 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 Kilimanjaro?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Kilimanjaro generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Kilimanjaro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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 Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E