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Distance from Xi’an to Lusaka

Straight line

10,130 km
6,295 mi · 5,470 NM

By road

7,799 km
4,846 mi

Travel time

100 h 40 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Lusaka?

Xi’an (China) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 10,130 km in a straight line, that is 6,295 miles or 5,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Lusaka is 7,799 km (4,846 miles), about 100 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xi’an, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from China into Zambia. The halfway point is at 12.2586°, 64.8776°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Xi’an from Lusaka?

By road it is 7,799 km (4,846 miles) from Xi’an to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 10,130 km (6,295 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Lusaka?

About 100 h 40 min on the fastest route (7,799 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Xi’an?

Lusaka is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.