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Distance from Lusaka to Shenzhen

Straight line

10,241 km
6,363 mi · 5,530 NM

By road

9,385 km
5,832 mi

Travel time

119 h 26 min
flight ≈ 13 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Shenzhen?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 10,241 km in a straight line, that is 6,363 miles or 5,530 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lusaka to Shenzhen is 9,385 km (5,832 miles), about 119 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lusaka, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Zambia into China. The halfway point is at 4.8655°, 70.0362°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lusaka from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,385 km (5,832 miles) from Lusaka to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 10,241 km (6,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Lusaka to Shenzhen?

About 119 h 26 min on the fastest route (9,385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Lusaka?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 18 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.