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Distance from Lusaka to Seoul

Straight line

11,798 km
7,331 mi · 6,370 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 15 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Seoul?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 11,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,331 miles or 6,370 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 Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lusaka, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Zambia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 16.6285°, 71.1503°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lusaka from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Seoul is 11,798 km (7,331 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Lusaka?

Seoul is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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.