Distance from Sydney to Lusaka
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How far is Sydney from Lusaka?
Sydney (Australia) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 11,879 km in a straight line, that is 7,381 miles or 6,414 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Lusaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Australia into Zambia. The halfway point is at -43.5623°, 81.9438°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 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 Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 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 Sydney from Lusaka?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Lusaka is 11,879 km (7,381 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lusaka from Sydney?
Lusaka is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 238°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 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.