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How far is Addis Ababa from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers / 1401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) is 2540 miles / 4088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 14 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1611.976 miles
  • 2594.223 kilometers
  • 1400.769 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
  • 1618.370 miles
  • 2604.514 kilometers
  • 1406.325 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 Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Airport information

Origin Lubumbashi International Airport
City: Lubumbashi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FBM
ICAO Code: FZQA
Coordinates: 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E
Destination Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E