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How far is Massawa from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3633 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Massawa (MSW) is 3173 miles / 5106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 57 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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3633
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1962
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Distance from Lusaka to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.308 miles
  • 3632.785 kilometers
  • 1961.547 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
  • 2267.819 miles
  • 3649.700 kilometers
  • 1970.681 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Massawa generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E