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How far is Nakuru from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Nakuru (Nakuru Airport) is 1160 miles / 1866 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Nakuru (NUU) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Nakuru Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Nakuru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1159.562 miles
  • 1866.134 kilometers
  • 1007.632 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
  • 1164.225 miles
  • 1873.638 kilometers
  • 1011.684 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 Nakuru?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Nakuru Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Nakuru Airport (NUU)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Nakuru generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Nakuru

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

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 Nakuru Airport
City: Nakuru
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NUU
ICAO Code: HKNK
Coordinates: 0°17′53″S, 36°9′33″E