How far is Lubumbashi from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi (FBM) is 1569 miles / 2525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lubumbashi International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Lubumbashi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Lubumbashi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 956.179 miles
- 1538.822 kilometers
- 830.897 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- 958.522 miles
- 1542.591 kilometers
- 832.933 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 Nairobi to Lubumbashi?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lubumbashi?
The time difference between Nairobi and Lubumbashi is 1 hour. Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Lubumbashi generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Lubumbashi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi (FBM)
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |