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How far is Shanghai from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6955 miles / 11193 kilometers / 6044 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6955.114 miles
  • 11193.171 kilometers
  • 6043.829 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
  • 6955.048 miles
  • 11193.065 kilometers
  • 6043.772 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Shanghai generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 871 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E