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How far is Mzuzu from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Mzuzu (ZZU) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Mzuzu Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Mzuzu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.663 miles
  • 739.755 kilometers
  • 399.436 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
  • 460.057 miles
  • 740.390 kilometers
  • 399.778 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 Mzuzu?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mzuzu Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Mzuzu?

There is no time difference between Lusaka and Mzuzu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Mzuzu generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Mzuzu

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

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 Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E