How far is Nairobi from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 1123 miles / 1808 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 28 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1123.387 miles
- 1807.916 kilometers
- 976.196 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- 1127.453 miles
- 1814.460 kilometers
- 979.730 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lusaka and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Nairobi generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Air France |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |