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Distance from Lusaka to Taipei

Straight line

11,046 km
6,864 mi · 5,964 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Taipei?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 11,046 km in a straight line, that is 6,864 miles or 5,964 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lusaka, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Zambia into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 6.9966°, 73.0260°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lusaka from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Taipei is 11,046 km (6,864 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Lusaka?

Taipei is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.