How far is Lubumbashi from Lilongwe?
The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Lubumbashi (FBM) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 6 minutes.
Lilongwe International Airport – Lubumbashi International Airport
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Distance from Lilongwe to Lubumbashi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lilongwe to Lubumbashi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 448.039 miles
- 721.049 kilometers
- 389.335 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- 447.793 miles
- 720.653 kilometers
- 389.122 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 Lilongwe to Lubumbashi?
The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Lubumbashi?
There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Lubumbashi.
Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
On average, flying from Lilongwe to Lubumbashi generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lilongwe to Lubumbashi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lilongwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lilongwe |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | LLW |
| ICAO Code: | FWKI |
| Coordinates: | 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″E |
| Destination | Lubumbashi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubumbashi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FBM |
| ICAO Code: | FZQA |
| Coordinates: | 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E |