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How far is Kolwezi from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 371 miles / 598 kilometers / 323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 44 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Kolwezi Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Kolwezi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Kolwezi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 371.343 miles
  • 597.618 kilometers
  • 322.688 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
  • 372.558 miles
  • 599.575 kilometers
  • 323.744 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 Kolwezi?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Kolwezi?

There is no time difference between Lusaka and Kolwezi.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Kolwezi generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 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 Kolwezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Kolwezi Airport
City: Kolwezi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KWZ
ICAO Code: FZQM
Coordinates: 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″E