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How far is Sanya from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 5979 miles / 9622 kilometers / 5195 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5978.774 miles
  • 9621.905 kilometers
  • 5195.413 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
  • 5977.382 miles
  • 9619.664 kilometers
  • 5194.203 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Sanya generates about 714 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 714 kilograms equals 1 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E