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How far is Ürümqi from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 5516 miles / 8877 kilometers / 4793 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5515.883 miles
  • 8876.953 kilometers
  • 4793.171 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
  • 5524.913 miles
  • 8891.486 kilometers
  • 4801.018 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 Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 10 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Ürümqi generates about 652 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 652 kilograms equals 1 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E