How far is Lubumbashi from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) is 264 miles / 426 kilometers / 230 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Lubumbashi (FBM) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Lubumbashi International Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Lubumbashi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Lubumbashi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 264.444 miles
- 425.582 kilometers
- 229.796 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- 265.691 miles
- 427.588 kilometers
- 230.879 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 Lusaka to Lubumbashi?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Lubumbashi?
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Lubumbashi generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Lubumbashi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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 |