Distance from Addis Ababa to Lusaka
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How far is Addis Ababa from Lusaka?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 2,938 km in a straight line, that is 1,826 miles or 1,586 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Addis Ababa to Lusaka is 3,812 km (2,369 miles), about 51 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.
From Addis Ababa, Lusaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Zambia. The halfway point is at -3.2042°, 33.5803°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Lusaka – Durban 1,631 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Lusaka?
By road it is 3,812 km (2,369 miles) from Addis Ababa to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 2,938 km (1,826 miles).
How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?
About 51 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,812 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lusaka from Addis Ababa?
Lusaka is to the south-west of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 203°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.