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How far is Lanzhou from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6051 miles / 9739 kilometers / 5259 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6051.396 miles
  • 9738.778 kilometers
  • 5258.520 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
  • 6055.658 miles
  • 9745.636 kilometers
  • 5262.223 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 Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Lanzhou generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E