Distance from Harare to Lusaka
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How far is Harare from Lusaka?
Harare (Zimbabwe) and Lusaka (Zambia) are a medium distance apart: 399 km in a straight line, that is 248 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Harare, Lusaka lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into Zambia. The halfway point is at -16.6218°, 29.6615°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Harare
- Harare – Lubumbashi 786 km
- Harare – Maputo 919 km
- Harare – Pretoria 929 km
- Harare – Johannesburg 981 km
- Harare – Soweto 994 km
- Harare – Durban 1,338 km
- Harare – Dar es Salaam 1,514 km
- Harare – Antananarivo 1,743 km
Other distances from Lusaka
- Lusaka – Lubumbashi 426 km
- Lusaka – Pretoria 1,150 km
- Lusaka – Johannesburg 1,201 km
- Lusaka – Soweto 1,209 km
- Lusaka – Maputo 1,256 km
- Lusaka – Dar es Salaam 1,531 km
- Lusaka – Durban 1,631 km
- Lusaka – Luanda 1,791 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Harare from Lusaka?
The straight-line distance between Harare and Lusaka is 399 km (248 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lusaka from Harare?
Lusaka is to the north-west of Harare, at an initial bearing of 312°.
How long is the flight from Harare to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.