Distance from Lubumbashi to Mbeya
How far is it from Lubumbashi to Mbeya? About 448 mi in a straight line and 547 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Lubumbashi and Mbeya are about 448 mi (722 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 547 mi (880 km), a drive of about 9 hr 16 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 19 min.
| Straight-line distance | 448 mi / 722 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 547 mi / 880 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 16 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $68 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -10.294, 30.478 |
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
Lubumbashi to Mbeya is about 448 mi (722 km) in a straight line, and roughly 547 mi (880 km) by road.