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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 7611 miles / 12249 kilometers / 6614 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7611.230 miles
  • 12249.087 kilometers
  • 6613.978 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
  • 7611.637 miles
  • 12249.743 kilometers
  • 6614.332 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Philadelphia generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W