How far is Massawa from Lubumbashi?
The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2041 miles / 3285 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Massawa (MSW) is 3255 miles / 5238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 23 minutes.
Lubumbashi International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2041.296 miles
- 3285.147 kilometers
- 1773.837 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- 2050.229 miles
- 3299.523 kilometers
- 1781.600 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Massawa?
The time difference between Lubumbashi and Massawa is 1 hour. Massawa is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Massawa generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
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 | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |