Distance from Melbourne to Lusaka
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How far is Melbourne from Lusaka?
Melbourne (Australia) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 11,170 km in a straight line, that is 6,941 miles or 6,032 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Lusaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Australia into Zambia. The halfway point is at -43.2988°, 77.4842°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
Other distances from Lusaka
- Lusaka – Harare 399 km
- Lusaka – Lubumbashi 426 km
- Lusaka – Pretoria 1,150 km
- Lusaka – Johannesburg 1,201 km
- Lusaka – Soweto 1,209 km
- Lusaka – Maputo 1,256 km
- Lusaka – Dar es Salaam 1,531 km
- Lusaka – Durban 1,631 km
- Lusaka – Luanda 1,791 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Lusaka?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Lusaka is 11,170 km (6,941 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lusaka from Melbourne?
Lusaka is to the south-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 241°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 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.