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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.019 miles
  • 1598.110 kilometers
  • 862.910 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
  • 997.002 miles
  • 1604.520 kilometers
  • 866.371 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Pietermaritzburg?

There is no time difference between Lusaka and Pietermaritzburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Pietermaritzburg generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E