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How far is Solwezi from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Solwezi (Solwezi Airport) is 512 miles / 824 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Solwezi (SLI) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 9 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Solwezi Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Solwezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 512.090 miles
  • 824.130 kilometers
  • 444.994 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
  • 511.586 miles
  • 823.318 kilometers
  • 444.556 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 Solwezi?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Solwezi Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Solwezi?

There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Solwezi.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Solwezi Airport (SLI)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Solwezi generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 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 Solwezi

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

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 Solwezi Airport
City: Solwezi
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: SLI
ICAO Code: FLSW
Coordinates: 12°10′25″S, 26°21′54″E