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How far is Lubango from Nelspruit?

The distance between Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1345 miles / 2164 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelspruit (MQP) to Lubango (SDD) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 29 minutes.

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – Lubango Airport

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1345
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1169
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Distance from Nelspruit to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1344.704 miles
  • 2164.091 kilometers
  • 1168.515 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
  • 1344.942 miles
  • 2164.474 kilometers
  • 1168.722 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 Nelspruit to Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Nelspruit to Lubango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelspruit to Lubango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Lubango Airport (SDD).

Airport information

Origin Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
City: Nelspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MQP
ICAO Code: FAKN
Coordinates: 25°22′59″S, 31°6′20″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