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How far is Boma from Kolwezi?

The distance between Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kolwezi (KWZ) to Boma (BOA) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.

Kolwezi Airport – Boma Airport

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916
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1474
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796
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Distance from Kolwezi to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 915.795 miles
  • 1473.829 kilometers
  • 795.804 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
  • 915.528 miles
  • 1473.399 kilometers
  • 795.572 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 Kolwezi to Boma?

The estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport to Boma Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Kolwezi to Boma generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolwezi to Boma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Boma Airport (BOA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E