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How far is Lichinga from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 535 miles / 861 kilometers / 465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Lichinga (VXC) is 1054 miles / 1697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 48 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Lichinga Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 535.206 miles
  • 861.330 kilometers
  • 465.081 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
  • 534.685 miles
  • 860.493 kilometers
  • 464.629 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 Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Lichinga Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Lichinga?

There is no time difference between Lubumbashi and Lichinga.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Lichinga generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 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 Lichinga

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

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 Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E