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How far is Eldoret from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Eldoret (Eldoret International Airport) is 980 miles / 1577 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Eldoret (EDL) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 48 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Eldoret International Airport

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851
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Eldoret

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.803 miles
  • 1576.840 kilometers
  • 851.425 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
  • 983.277 miles
  • 1582.431 kilometers
  • 854.444 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 Eldoret?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Eldoret International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Eldoret generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Eldoret

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL).

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 Eldoret International Airport
City: Eldoret
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: EDL
ICAO Code: HKEL
Coordinates: 0°24′16″N, 35°14′20″E