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How far is Richmond, VA, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7715 miles / 12416 kilometers / 6704 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7714.666 miles
  • 12415.552 kilometers
  • 6703.862 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
  • 7714.246 miles
  • 12414.875 kilometers
  • 6703.496 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Richmond generates about 957 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 957 kilograms equals 2 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W