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How far is Westerland from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4979 miles / 8012 kilometers / 4326 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4978.505 miles
  • 8012.127 kilometers
  • 4326.203 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
  • 4994.714 miles
  • 8038.214 kilometers
  • 4340.288 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 Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Sylt Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Westerland generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Westerland

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

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 Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E