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How far is Shinyanga from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 832 miles / 1340 kilometers / 723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 1294 miles / 2083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.359 miles
  • 1339.552 kilometers
  • 723.300 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
  • 836.678 miles
  • 1346.503 kilometers
  • 727.053 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Shinyanga generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Shinyanga

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

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E