Day trip from Lubumbashi to Kipushi
Kipushi lies 27 km (17 mi) south-west of Lubumbashi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Kipushi is a realistic day trip from Lubumbashi: about 27 min each way by road.
| Lubumbashi | Kipushi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 2.2 million | 169,635 |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) | 1,348 m (4,423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kipushi
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Staying in Kipushi
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Common questions
How far is Kipushi from Lubumbashi?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lubumbashi; by road roughly 33 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Kipushi by road?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lubumbashi and Kipushi?
No, both are on Africa/Lubumbashi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.