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How far is Kisumu from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Kisumu (KIS) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 2 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Kisumu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lilongwe to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 943.936 miles
  • 1519.118 kilometers
  • 820.258 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
  • 949.024 miles
  • 1527.305 kilometers
  • 824.679 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 Lilongwe to Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Kisumu generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lilongwe to Kisumu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).

Airport information

Origin Lilongwe International Airport
City: Lilongwe
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: LLW
ICAO Code: FWKI
Coordinates: 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″E
Destination Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E