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Distance from Lusaka to Tokyo

Straight line

12,918 km
8,027 mi · 6,975 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Tokyo?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 12,918 km in a straight line, that is 8,027 miles or 6,975 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lusaka, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Zambia into Japan. The halfway point is at 17.4829°, 76.8445°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 39 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Tokyo is 12,918 km (8,027 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tokyo from Lusaka?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 39 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.