How far is Lubumbashi from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2030 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Lubumbashi (FBM) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 44 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Lubumbashi International Airport
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Distance from Durban to Lubumbashi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Lubumbashi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1261.312 miles
- 2029.886 kilometers
- 1096.051 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- 1266.493 miles
- 2038.222 kilometers
- 1100.552 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 Durban to Lubumbashi?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Lubumbashi?
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
On average, flying from Durban to Lubumbashi generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Lubumbashi
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |
| Destination | Lubumbashi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubumbashi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FBM |
| ICAO Code: | FZQA |
| Coordinates: | 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E |