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How far is Mwanza from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 57 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 936.848 miles
  • 1507.710 kilometers
  • 814.098 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
  • 941.194 miles
  • 1514.705 kilometers
  • 817.875 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 Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Mwanza generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 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 Mwanza

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

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 Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E