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How far is Lubango from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1443 miles / 2322 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Lubango (SDD) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

Maputo International Airport – Lubango Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Lubango

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maputo to Lubango. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.808 miles
  • 2321.974 kilometers
  • 1253.766 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
  • 1442.942 miles
  • 2322.190 kilometers
  • 1253.882 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 Maputo to Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Maputo to Lubango generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maputo to Lubango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Lubango Airport (SDD).

Airport information

Origin Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E
Destination Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E