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How far is Istanbul from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3873 miles / 6234 kilometers / 3366 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3873.449 miles
  • 6233.713 kilometers
  • 3365.936 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
  • 3890.561 miles
  • 6261.250 kilometers
  • 3380.805 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Istanbul generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

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 Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E