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How far is Chengdu from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 5925 miles / 9535 kilometers / 5148 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5924.627 miles
  • 9534.762 kilometers
  • 5148.360 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
  • 5927.305 miles
  • 9539.073 kilometers
  • 5150.687 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Chengdu generates about 706 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 706 kilograms equals 1 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E