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How far is Lichinga from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 167 miles / 268 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Lichinga (VXC) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 52 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Lichinga Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 166.508 miles
  • 267.968 kilometers
  • 144.691 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
  • 167.323 miles
  • 269.280 kilometers
  • 145.400 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 Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Lichinga Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Lichinga?

There is no time difference between Blantyre and Lichinga.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Lichinga generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 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 Lichinga

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

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 Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E