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Distance from Seoul to Lusaka

Straight line

11,798 km
7,331 mi · 6,370 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 15 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Lusaka?

Seoul (South Korea) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 11,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,331 miles or 6,370 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 Seoul and Lusaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from South Korea into Zambia. The halfway point is at 16.6285°, 71.1503°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Lusaka?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Lusaka is 11,798 km (7,331 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lusaka from Seoul?

Lusaka is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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.