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How far is Lijiang from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 5618 miles / 9041 kilometers / 4882 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5617.936 miles
  • 9041.192 kilometers
  • 4881.853 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
  • 5620.192 miles
  • 9044.822 kilometers
  • 4883.813 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 11 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Lijiang generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E