How far is Columbia, SC, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7917 miles / 12741 kilometers / 6880 nautical miles.

Distance from Lusaka to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7917.065 miles
• 12741.281 kilometers
• 6879.741 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

• 7915.331 miles
• 12738.491 kilometers
• 6878.235 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Columbia?

The time difference between Lusaka and Columbia is 7 hours. Columbia is 7 hours behind Lusaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Columbia generates about 986 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 986 kilograms equals 2 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City:	Lusaka
Country:	Zambia
IATA Code:	LUN
ICAO Code:	FLLK
Coordinates:	15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W