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How far is Taplejung from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 4938 miles / 7948 kilometers / 4291 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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4938
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7948
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4291
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
9 h 51 min
Time Difference
3 h 45 min
CO2 emission
576 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4938.421 miles
  • 7947.618 kilometers
  • 4291.371 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
  • 4943.130 miles
  • 7955.196 kilometers
  • 4295.462 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Taplejung generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E