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How far is Decatur, IL, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 8335 miles / 13414 kilometers / 7243 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Decatur Airport

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8335
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13414
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7243
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Flight time duration
16 h 16 min
CO2 emission
1 048 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8334.917 miles
  • 13413.749 kilometers
  • 7242.845 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
  • 8333.558 miles
  • 13411.561 kilometers
  • 7241.664 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Decatur Airport is 16 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Decatur generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W