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Distance from Cairo to Lubumbashi

Straight line

4,634 km
2,880 mi · 2,502 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 18 min

Direction

S 186°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lubumbashi?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 4,634 km in a straight line, that is 2,880 miles or 2,502 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Lubumbashi lies to the south (initial bearing 186°). The route crosses from Egypt into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 9.2057°, 29.2481°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Lubumbashi?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Lubumbashi is 4,634 km (2,880 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lubumbashi from Cairo?

Lubumbashi is to the south of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 186°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lubumbashi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.