How far is Kinshasa from Lubumbashi?
The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kinshasa (FIH) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 8 minutes.
Lubumbashi International Airport – Kinshasa N'djili Airport
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 964.218 miles
- 1551.758 kilometers
- 837.882 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- 964.755 miles
- 1552.622 kilometers
- 838.349 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 Kinshasa?
The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kinshasa N'djili Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa?
The time difference between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa is 1 hour. Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Lubumbashi.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH)
On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Kinshasa generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Kinshasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubumbashi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubumbashi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FBM |
| ICAO Code: | FZQA |
| Coordinates: | 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E |
| Destination | Kinshasa N'djili Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinshasa |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa) |
| IATA Code: | FIH |
| ICAO Code: | FZAA |
| Coordinates: | 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E |