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How far is Alta from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5885 miles / 9470 kilometers / 5114 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Alta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Alta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5884.542 miles
  • 9470.252 kilometers
  • 5113.527 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5899.299 miles
  • 9494.002 kilometers
  • 5126.351 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lusaka to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Alta Airport is 11 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Alta generates about 701 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 701 kilograms equals 1 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E