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How far is Matadi from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers / 1053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Matadi (MAT) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 56 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Matadi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1211.849 miles
  • 1950.282 kilometers
  • 1053.068 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
  • 1212.654 miles
  • 1951.578 kilometers
  • 1053.768 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 Lusaka to Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Matadi generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E