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How far is Kolwezi from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 149 miles / 239 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 18 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Kolwezi Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Kolwezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 148.691 miles
  • 239.295 kilometers
  • 129.209 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
  • 148.647 miles
  • 239.224 kilometers
  • 129.171 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 Kolwezi?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Kolwezi?

There is no time difference between Lubumbashi and Kolwezi.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Kolwezi generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Kolwezi

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

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 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