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How far is Bahir Dar from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 1948 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Bahir Dar (BJR) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 16 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Bahir Dar Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Bahir Dar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Bahir Dar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.387 miles
  • 3135.625 kilometers
  • 1693.102 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
  • 1957.701 miles
  • 3150.614 kilometers
  • 1701.196 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 Lusaka to Bahir Dar?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Bahir Dar generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Bahir Dar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E