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How far is Bamburi from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) is 1094 miles / 1761 kilometers / 951 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Bamburi (BMQ) is 1417 miles / 2281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Bamburi Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Bamburi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1094.452 miles
  • 1761.351 kilometers
  • 951.053 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
  • 1096.746 miles
  • 1765.042 kilometers
  • 953.046 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 Bamburi?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Bamburi Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Bamburi generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 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 Bamburi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ).

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 Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″E