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How far is Zhongwei from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 6156 miles / 9908 kilometers / 5350 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Zhongwei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6156.360 miles
  • 9907.702 kilometers
  • 5349.731 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
  • 6160.605 miles
  • 9914.533 kilometers
  • 5353.420 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 Zhongwei?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Zhongwei generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Zhongwei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).

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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E