How far is Nairobi from Lubumbashi?
The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1576 miles / 2536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.
Lubumbashi International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 950.838 miles
- 1530.225 kilometers
- 826.255 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- 953.204 miles
- 1534.033 kilometers
- 828.311 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lubumbashi and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Nairobi generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubumbashi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubumbashi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FBM |
| ICAO Code: | FZQA |
| Coordinates: | 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |