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How far is Mzuzu from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) is 298 miles / 480 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Mzuzu (ZZU) is 373 miles / 600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Mzuzu Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Mzuzu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 298.200 miles
  • 479.906 kilometers
  • 259.129 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
  • 299.619 miles
  • 482.189 kilometers
  • 260.361 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 Mzuzu?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Mzuzu Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Mzuzu?

There is no time difference between Blantyre and Mzuzu.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Mzuzu generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Mzuzu

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

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 Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E