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How far is Tanga from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Tanga (Tanga Airport) is 1008 miles / 1622 kilometers / 876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Tanga (TGT) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 40 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Tanga Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Tanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1008.099 miles
  • 1622.378 kilometers
  • 876.014 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
  • 1010.058 miles
  • 1625.531 kilometers
  • 877.717 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 Tanga?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Tanga Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Tanga Airport (TGT)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Tanga generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 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 Tanga

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

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 Tanga Airport
City: Tanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TGT
ICAO Code: HTTG
Coordinates: 5°5′32″S, 39°4′16″E