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How far is Lubumbashi from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) is 8250 miles / 13276 kilometers / 7169 nautical miles.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Lubumbashi International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Lubumbashi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Lubumbashi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8249.616 miles
  • 13276.469 kilometers
  • 7168.720 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
  • 8247.509 miles
  • 13273.079 kilometers
  • 7166.890 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 Cedar Rapids to Lubumbashi?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is 16 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Lubumbashi generates about 1 035 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 035 kilograms equals 2 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cedar Rapids to Lubumbashi

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W
Destination Lubumbashi International Airport
City: Lubumbashi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FBM
ICAO Code: FZQA
Coordinates: 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E