Distance from Lusaka to Dhaka
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How far is Lusaka from Dhaka?
Lusaka (Zambia) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 8,022 km in a straight line, that is 4,984 miles or 4,331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lusaka to Dhaka is 5,876 km (3,651 miles), about 80 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lusaka, Dhaka lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Zambia into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 4.8431°, 58.4574°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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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- Dhaka – Kolkata 245 km
- Dhaka – Hāora 248 km
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- Dhaka – Kathmandu 676 km
- Dhaka – Varanasi 769 km
- Dhaka – Allahābād 887 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lusaka from Dhaka?
By road it is 5,876 km (3,651 miles) from Lusaka to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 8,022 km (4,984 miles).
How long is the drive from Lusaka to Dhaka?
About 80 h 37 min on the fastest route (5,876 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dhaka from Lusaka?
Dhaka is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 58°.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Dhaka?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.