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How far is Shinyanga from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 2056 miles / 3309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 21 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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1385
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2229
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1203
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Distance from Matadi to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1384.761 miles
  • 2228.557 kilometers
  • 1203.324 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
  • 1383.285 miles
  • 2226.182 kilometers
  • 1202.042 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 Matadi to Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Matadi to Shinyanga generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Shinyanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″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