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How far is Lilongwe from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) is 639 miles / 1028 kilometers / 555 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Lilongwe International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Lilongwe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 638.615 miles
  • 1027.751 kilometers
  • 554.941 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
  • 640.598 miles
  • 1030.943 kilometers
  • 556.664 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 Zanzibar to Lilongwe?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Lilongwe International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Lilongwe generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Lilongwe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW).

Airport information

Origin Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ZNZ
ICAO Code: HTZA
Coordinates: 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E
Destination 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