Distance from Bulawayo to Lubumbashi

The distance between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 947 kilometers (588 miles).

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

From Bulawayo to Lubumbashi, the straight-line distance is 947 kilometers, heading north. Bulawayo is situated at an altitude of 1,348 meters above sea level, while Lubumbashi is at 1,260 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Harare

Coordinates: 20.15° S 28.5833° E

Elevation: 1,348 m (4,423 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
  • Gweru-Thornhill Air Base (GWE)
  • Francistown Airport (FRW)
  • Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW)
  • Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD)
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Lubumbashi

Coordinates: 11.6609° S 27.4794° E

Elevation: 1,260 m (4,134 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
  • Kasompe Airport (CGJ)
  • Southdowns Airport (KIW)
  • Mansa Airport (MNS)
  • Kasenga Airport (KEC)

Other distances from Bulawayo

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Bulawayo to Harare 366 km
From Bulawayo to Chitungwiza 353 km
From Bulawayo to Mutare 448 km
From Bulawayo to Gweru 151 km
From Bulawayo to Masvingo 235 km

Other distances from Lubumbashi

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Lubumbashi to Kinshasa 1,567 km
From Lubumbashi to Mbuji-Mayi 746 km
From Lubumbashi to Kananga 846 km
From Lubumbashi to Kisangani 1,370 km
From Lubumbashi to Bukavu 1,025 km

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