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How far is Calabar from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 1500 miles / 2415 kilometers / 1304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Calabar (CBQ) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 38 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Calabar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Freetown to Calabar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1500.343 miles
  • 2414.568 kilometers
  • 1303.762 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
  • 1498.872 miles
  • 2412.200 kilometers
  • 1302.484 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 Freetown to Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Freetown to Calabar generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
Destination Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E