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Distance from Chengdu to Lusaka

Straight line

9,568 km
5,946 mi · 5,167 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 28 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Lusaka?

Chengdu (China) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 9,568 km in a straight line, that is 5,946 miles or 5,167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from China into Zambia. The halfway point is at 9.6245°, 63.6387°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Lusaka?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Lusaka is 9,568 km (5,946 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lusaka from Chengdu?

Lusaka is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.