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How far is Istanbul from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 3893 miles / 6265 kilometers / 3383 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Istanbul 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)
  • 3892.979 miles
  • 6265.142 kilometers
  • 3382.906 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
  • 3910.114 miles
  • 6292.719 kilometers
  • 3397.797 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 Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Lusaka to Istanbul generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 977 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 Airport (IST).

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 Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E