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How far is Xining from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 5970 miles / 9608 kilometers / 5188 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5969.983 miles
  • 9607.757 kilometers
  • 5187.774 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
  • 5974.534 miles
  • 9615.081 kilometers
  • 5191.728 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 Xining?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Xining generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

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 Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E