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Distance from Shenzhen to Lusaka

Straight line

10,241 km
6,363 mi · 5,530 NM

By road

9,391 km
5,835 mi

Travel time

119 h 35 min
flight ≈ 13 h 18 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Lusaka?

Shenzhen (China) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 10,241 km in a straight line, that is 6,363 miles or 5,530 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Lusaka is 9,391 km (5,835 miles), about 119 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shenzhen, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from China into Zambia. The halfway point is at 4.8655°, 70.0362°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 18 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 Shenzhen from Lusaka?

By road it is 9,391 km (5,835 miles) from Shenzhen to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 10,241 km (6,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Lusaka?

About 119 h 35 min on the fastest route (9,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Shenzhen?

Lusaka is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.