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How far is Gambela from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1666 miles / 2681 kilometers / 1447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Gambela (GMB) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 15 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1665.662 miles
  • 2680.623 kilometers
  • 1447.420 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
  • 1674.022 miles
  • 2694.077 kilometers
  • 1454.685 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Gambela generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E