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How far is Soyo from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 1261 miles / 2030 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Soyo (SZA) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 42 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Soyo Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Soyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.135 miles
  • 2029.600 kilometers
  • 1095.896 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
  • 1261.628 miles
  • 2030.393 kilometers
  • 1096.324 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 Soyo?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Soyo Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Soyo generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Soyo

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

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 Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E