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How far is Bahir Dar from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 1730 miles / 2785 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Bahir Dar (BJR) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 42 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Bahir Dar Airport

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1730
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2785
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1504
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Bahir Dar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1730.274 miles
  • 2784.606 kilometers
  • 1503.567 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
  • 1738.020 miles
  • 2797.073 kilometers
  • 1510.298 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 Bahir Dar?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Bahir Dar generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Bahir Dar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).

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 Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E