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How far is Assab from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Assab (ASA) is 3018 miles / 4857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 39 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Assab International Airport

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1987
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3198
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1727
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1987.037 miles
  • 3197.827 kilometers
  • 1726.688 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
  • 1994.303 miles
  • 3209.520 kilometers
  • 1733.002 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 Lubumbashi to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Assab International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Assab generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubumbashi to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E