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How far is Kolwezi from Mbandaka?

The distance between Mbandaka (Mbandaka Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbandaka (MDK) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 1605 miles / 2583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 0 minutes.

Mbandaka Airport – Kolwezi Airport

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892
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1436
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775
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Distance from Mbandaka to Kolwezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 892.117 miles
  • 1435.723 kilometers
  • 775.228 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
  • 895.188 miles
  • 1440.665 kilometers
  • 777.897 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 Mbandaka to Kolwezi?

The estimated flight time from Mbandaka Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

On average, flying from Mbandaka to Kolwezi generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbandaka to Kolwezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).

Airport information

Origin Mbandaka Airport
City: Mbandaka
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MDK
ICAO Code: FZEA
Coordinates: 0°1′21″N, 18°17′19″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