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How far is Lichinga from Shinyanga?

The distance between Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shinyanga (SHY) to Lichinga (VXC) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.

Shinyanga Airport – Lichinga Airport

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1082
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584
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Distance from Shinyanga to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.219 miles
  • 1081.832 kilometers
  • 584.142 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
  • 675.675 miles
  • 1087.393 kilometers
  • 587.145 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 Shinyanga to Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Shinyanga Airport to Lichinga Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Shinyanga to Lichinga generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shinyanga to Lichinga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Lichinga Airport (VXC).

Airport information

Origin Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E
Destination Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E