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How far is Axum from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 1929 miles / 3105 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Axum (AXU) is 3156 miles / 5079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Axum Airport

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1677
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1929.393 miles
  • 3105.057 kilometers
  • 1676.596 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
  • 1937.859 miles
  • 3118.682 kilometers
  • 1683.954 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Axum Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Axum generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E