How far is it from Kitwe to Mbala?

The distance between Kitwe and Mbala is 454 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kitwe to Mbala?

The drive from Kitwe to Mbala takes approximately 11 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Kitwe to Mbala covers 454 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 30 min.

Mbala lies roughly to the north-east of Kitwe.

The drive from Kitwe to Mbala mainly follows RN36, M3, M1. The longest single stretch is 253 mi on M3.

Towns on the route from Kitwe to Mbala include Chambishi, Mansa, Mungwi.

Distance: 454 miDuration: 11 h 30 min

Driving from Kitwe to Mbala takes about 11 h 30 min via M3. The distance is 454 mi. The straight-line distance is 348 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions29 · 454 mi

The return trip from Mbala to Kitwe covers roughly the same distance, 454 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Kitwe to Mbala?: The distance between Kitwe and Mbala is 454 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitwe to Mbala?: The drive from Kitwe to Mbala takes approximately 11 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitwe to Mbala?: The fastest route from Kitwe to Mbala covers 454 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 30 min.
Which direction is Mbala from Kitwe?: Mbala lies roughly to the north-east of Kitwe.
Which roads does the route from Kitwe to Mbala follow?: The drive from Kitwe to Mbala mainly follows RN36, M3, M1. The longest single stretch is 253 mi on M3.
Which towns do you pass between Kitwe and Mbala?: Towns on the route from Kitwe to Mbala include Chambishi, Mansa, Mungwi.