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How far is Assab from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Assab (ASA) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 13 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Assab International Airport

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2180
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1895
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Distance from Lusaka to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2180.245 miles
  • 3508.764 kilometers
  • 1894.581 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
  • 2189.187 miles
  • 3523.154 kilometers
  • 1902.351 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Assab International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Assab generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E