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How far is Mombasa from Lichinga?

The distance between Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 700 miles / 1127 kilometers / 609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lichinga (VXC) to Mombasa (MBA) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 14 minutes.

Lichinga Airport – Moi International Airport

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Distance from Lichinga to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 700.409 miles
  • 1127.200 kilometers
  • 608.639 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
  • 703.350 miles
  • 1131.932 kilometers
  • 611.194 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 Lichinga to Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Lichinga Airport to Moi International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Lichinga to Mombasa generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lichinga to Mombasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Airport information

Origin Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E
Destination Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E