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How far is Johannesburg from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 931 miles / 1499 kilometers / 809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 931.180 miles
  • 1498.589 kilometers
  • 809.173 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
  • 934.434 miles
  • 1503.825 kilometers
  • 812.001 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Rand Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Johannesburg?

There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Johannesburg

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

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E