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How far is Lubango from Solwezi?

The distance between Solwezi (Solwezi Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 881 miles / 1417 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Solwezi (SLI) to Lubango (SDD) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 45 minutes.

Solwezi Airport – Lubango Airport

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881
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1417
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765
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Distance from Solwezi to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 880.589 miles
  • 1417.171 kilometers
  • 765.211 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
  • 879.702 miles
  • 1415.743 kilometers
  • 764.440 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 Solwezi to Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Solwezi Airport to Lubango Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Solwezi Airport (SLI) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Solwezi to Lubango generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Solwezi to Lubango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Solwezi Airport (SLI) and Lubango Airport (SDD).

Airport information

Origin Solwezi Airport
City: Solwezi
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: SLI
ICAO Code: FLSW
Coordinates: 12°10′25″S, 26°21′54″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