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How far is Thompson from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 8474 miles / 13637 kilometers / 7363 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Thompson Airport

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13637
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Flight time duration
16 h 32 min
CO2 emission
1 068 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8473.684 miles
  • 13637.072 kilometers
  • 7363.430 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
  • 8475.290 miles
  • 13639.657 kilometers
  • 7364.825 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Thompson Airport is 16 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Thompson generates about 1 068 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 068 kilograms equals 2 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W