How far is Johannesburg from Lubumbashi?
The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 1341 miles / 2158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 59 minutes.
Lubumbashi International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1001.732 miles
- 1612.132 kilometers
- 870.482 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- 1006.243 miles
- 1619.391 kilometers
- 874.401 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg?
There is no time difference between Lubumbashi and Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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 | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
Airlines flying from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Johannesburg (JNB)
| South African Airways |