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How far is Tacheng from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Tacheng (Tacheng Airport) is 5458 miles / 8784 kilometers / 4743 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Tacheng Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Tacheng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5458.193 miles
  • 8784.109 kilometers
  • 4743.040 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
  • 5468.530 miles
  • 8800.745 kilometers
  • 4752.022 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 Tacheng?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Tacheng Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Tacheng Airport (TCG)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Tacheng generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Tacheng

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

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 Tacheng Airport
City: Tacheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TCG
ICAO Code: ZWTC
Coordinates: 46°40′21″N, 83°20′26″E