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How far is Bole from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) is 5345 miles / 8601 kilometers / 4644 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Bole

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5344.548 miles
  • 8601.216 kilometers
  • 4644.285 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
  • 5354.773 miles
  • 8617.672 kilometers
  • 4653.170 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 Bole?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Bole generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Bole

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL).

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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″E