How far is Lusaka from Kinshasa?
The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) is 1162 miles / 1869 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Lusaka (LUN) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 35 minutes.
Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
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Distance from Kinshasa to Lusaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinshasa to Lusaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1161.550 miles
- 1869.334 kilometers
- 1009.360 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1163.308 miles
- 1872.162 kilometers
- 1010.887 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Kinshasa to Lusaka?
The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Lusaka?
The time difference between Kinshasa and Lusaka is 1 hour. Lusaka is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
On average, flying from Kinshasa to Lusaka generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Lusaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kinshasa N'djili Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinshasa |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FIH |
| ICAO Code: | FZAA |
| Coordinates: | 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E |
| Destination | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E |