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How far is Weipa from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 7646 miles / 12305 kilometers / 6644 nautical miles.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Weipa Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7645.908 miles
  • 12304.896 kilometers
  • 6644.112 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
  • 7636.576 miles
  • 12289.878 kilometers
  • 6636.003 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Weipa Airport is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Weipa generates about 947 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 947 kilograms equals 2 088 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lubumbashi to Weipa

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

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E