How far is Nairobi from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 973 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1119.287 miles
- 1801.317 kilometers
- 972.633 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- 1123.375 miles
- 1807.897 kilometers
- 976.187 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lusaka and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Nairobi generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |