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How far is Asmara from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 2223 miles / 3577 kilometers / 1931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Asmara (ASM) is 3124 miles / 5027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 51 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Asmara International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Asmara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2222.570 miles
  • 3576.880 kilometers
  • 1931.361 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
  • 2233.016 miles
  • 3593.690 kilometers
  • 1940.438 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 Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Asmara generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 Asmara

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

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 Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E