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How far is Beijing from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 6782 miles / 10914 kilometers / 5893 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6781.548 miles
  • 10913.843 kilometers
  • 5893.004 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
  • 6784.372 miles
  • 10918.388 kilometers
  • 5895.458 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Beijing generates about 824 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 824 kilograms equals 1 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E