Distance from Lusaka to Kunming
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How far is Lusaka from Kunming?
Lusaka (Zambia) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 9,226 km in a straight line, that is 5,733 miles or 4,982 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lusaka to Kunming is 8,069 km (5,014 miles), about 108 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lusaka, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Zambia into China. The halfway point is at 6.0378°, 64.1524°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lusaka from Kunming?
By road it is 8,069 km (5,014 miles) from Lusaka to Kunming; in a straight line it is 9,226 km (5,733 miles).
How long is the drive from Lusaka to Kunming?
About 108 h 20 min on the fastest route (8,069 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kunming from Lusaka?
Kunming is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 62°.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Kunming?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.