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How far is Phaplu from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 4885 miles / 7861 kilometers / 4245 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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4885
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7861
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4245
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Flight time duration
9 h 44 min
Time Difference
3 h 45 min
CO2 emission
569 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4884.527 miles
  • 7860.885 kilometers
  • 4244.538 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
  • 4889.499 miles
  • 7868.886 kilometers
  • 4248.858 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 Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Phaplu generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Phaplu

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

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 Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E