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How far is Durban from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Durban (DUR) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 56 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – King Shaka International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Durban

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.476 miles
  • 1605.281 kilometers
  • 866.783 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
  • 1001.404 miles
  • 1611.603 kilometers
  • 870.196 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 Durban?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Durban?

There is no time difference between Lusaka and Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Durban generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Durban

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

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 King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E

Airlines flying from Lusaka (LUN) to Durban (DUR)

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