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How far is Kolwezi from Boma?

The distance between Boma (Boma Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boma (BOA) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.

Boma Airport – Kolwezi Airport

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916
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1474
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796
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Distance from Boma to Kolwezi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boma to Kolwezi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 915.795 miles
  • 1473.829 kilometers
  • 795.804 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
  • 915.528 miles
  • 1473.399 kilometers
  • 795.572 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 Boma to Kolwezi?

The estimated flight time from Boma Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boma Airport (BOA) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

On average, flying from Boma to Kolwezi generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boma to Kolwezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boma Airport (BOA) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).

Airport information

Origin Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E
Destination Kolwezi Airport
City: Kolwezi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KWZ
ICAO Code: FZQM
Coordinates: 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″E