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How far is Shinyanga from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 7 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 696.109 miles
  • 1120.278 kilometers
  • 604.902 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
  • 699.832 miles
  • 1126.270 kilometers
  • 608.137 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Shinyanga generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Shinyanga

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

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E