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Distance from Lusaka to Buenos Aires

Straight line

8,756 km
5,441 mi · 4,728 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 27 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Buenos Aires?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 8,756 km in a straight line, that is 5,441 miles or 4,728 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lusaka and Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lusaka, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from Zambia into Argentina. The halfway point is at -32.6026°, -10.7863°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lusaka from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Buenos Aires is 8,756 km (5,441 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Lusaka?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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.