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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 8083 miles / 13008 kilometers / 7024 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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7024
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Flight time duration
15 h 48 min
CO2 emission
1 010 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8082.639 miles
  • 13007.746 kilometers
  • 7023.621 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
  • 8080.951 miles
  • 13005.031 kilometers
  • 7022.155 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Knoxville generates about 1 010 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 010 kilograms equals 2 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W