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How far is New York, NY, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 7537 miles / 12130 kilometers / 6550 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7537.405 miles
  • 12130.278 kilometers
  • 6549.826 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
  • 7538.197 miles
  • 12131.552 kilometers
  • 6550.514 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 14 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

On average, flying from Lusaka to New York generates about 931 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 931 kilograms equals 2 053 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W