Distance from Kitwe to Lubumbashi
How far is it from Kitwe to Lubumbashi? About 93 mi in a straight line and 121 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kitwe and Lubumbashi are about 93 mi (150 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 121 mi (195 km), a drive of about 2 hr 10 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 40 min.
| Straight-line distance | 93 mi / 150 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 121 mi / 195 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 40 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $15 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -12.232, 27.846 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kitwe to Lubumbashi is about 93 mi (150 km) in a straight line, and roughly 121 mi (195 km) by road.