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How far is Matadi from Lodja?

The distance between Lodja (Lodja Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lodja (LJA) to Matadi (MAT) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 21 minutes.

Lodja Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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709
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616
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Distance from Lodja to Matadi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lodja to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.246 miles
  • 1141.420 kilometers
  • 616.318 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
  • 708.691 miles
  • 1140.527 kilometers
  • 615.835 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 Lodja to Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Lodja Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lodja Airport (LJA) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Lodja to Matadi generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lodja to Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lodja Airport (LJA) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

Airport information

Origin Lodja Airport
City: Lodja
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: LJA
ICAO Code: FZVA
Coordinates: 3°25′1″S, 23°27′0″E
Destination Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E