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How far is Orchid Island from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6806 miles / 10952 kilometers / 5914 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6805.538 miles
  • 10952.451 kilometers
  • 5913.851 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
  • 6803.389 miles
  • 10948.994 kilometers
  • 5911.984 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Orchid Island generates about 828 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 828 kilograms equals 1 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E