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How far is Helgoland from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 4937 miles / 7946 kilometers / 4291 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4937.439 miles
  • 7946.038 kilometers
  • 4290.517 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
  • 4953.638 miles
  • 7972.107 kilometers
  • 4304.593 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Helgoland generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E