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How far is London from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 4893 miles / 7874 kilometers / 4251 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4892.529 miles
  • 7873.762 kilometers
  • 4251.491 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
  • 4907.797 miles
  • 7898.334 kilometers
  • 4264.759 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Lusaka to London generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W