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How far is Lubango from Ndola?

The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1022 miles / 1644 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Lubango (SDD) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 28 minutes.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Lubango Airport

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Distance from Ndola to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1021.537 miles
  • 1644.004 kilometers
  • 887.691 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
  • 1020.305 miles
  • 1642.022 kilometers
  • 886.621 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 Ndola to Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Lubango Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Ndola to Lubango generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Lubango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Lubango Airport (SDD).

Airport information

Origin Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
City: Ndola
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: NLA
ICAO Code: FLSK
Coordinates: 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″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