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How far is Sambava from Kinshasa?

The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Sambava (Sambava Airport) is 2462 miles / 3963 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.

Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Sambava Airport

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Distance from Kinshasa to Sambava

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinshasa to Sambava. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2462.270 miles
  • 3962.639 kilometers
  • 2139.654 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
  • 2460.514 miles
  • 3959.814 kilometers
  • 2138.129 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 Kinshasa to Sambava?

The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Sambava Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Sambava Airport (SVB)

On average, flying from Kinshasa to Sambava generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kinshasa to Sambava

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Sambava Airport (SVB).

Airport information

Origin Kinshasa N'djili Airport
City: Kinshasa
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FIH
ICAO Code: FZAA
Coordinates: 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E
Destination Sambava Airport
City: Sambava
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: SVB
ICAO Code: FMNS
Coordinates: 14°16′42″S, 50°10′28″E