Distance from Lusaka to Yaoundé
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Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Yaoundé → Lusaka
How far is Lusaka from Yaoundé?
Lusaka (Zambia) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 2,821 km in a straight line, that is 1,753 miles or 1,523 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lusaka to Yaoundé is 4,829 km (3,001 miles), about 67 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 71% longer than the straight line.
From Lusaka, Yaoundé lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Zambia into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -5.8319°, 19.7570°.
A direct flight would take about 4 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 Yaoundé?
By road it is 4,829 km (3,001 miles) from Lusaka to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 2,821 km (1,753 miles).
How long is the drive from Lusaka to Yaoundé?
About 67 h 4 min on the fastest route (4,829 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Yaoundé from Lusaka?
Yaoundé is to the north-west of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 318°.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Yaoundé?
A direct flight would take about 4 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.