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How far is Mtwara from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) is 494 miles / 794 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Mtwara (MYW) is 1117 miles / 1798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Mtwara Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Mtwara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 493.653 miles
  • 794.457 kilometers
  • 428.972 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
  • 493.763 miles
  • 794.635 kilometers
  • 429.069 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 Mtwara?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Mtwara Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Mtwara Airport (MYW)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Mtwara generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 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 Mtwara

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

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 Mtwara Airport
City: Mtwara
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MYW
ICAO Code: HTMT
Coordinates: 10°20′20″S, 40°10′54″E