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How far is Bangui from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) is 1262 miles / 2030 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Bangui (BGF) is 1978 miles / 3184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 18 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Bangui M'Poko International Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Bangui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.650 miles
  • 2030.429 kilometers
  • 1096.344 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
  • 1266.576 miles
  • 2038.356 kilometers
  • 1100.624 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 Bangui?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Bangui M'Poko International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Bangui generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Bangui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).

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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City: Bangui
Country: Central African Republic Flag of Central African Republic
IATA Code: BGF
ICAO Code: FEFF
Coordinates: 4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″E