Distance from Lusaka to Johannesburg

The distance between Lusaka, Zambia and Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,196 kilometers (743 miles).

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

From Lusaka to Johannesburg, the straight-line distance is 1,196 kilometers, heading south. Lusaka is at 1,277 meters above sea level, while Johannesburg is at 1,767 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Lusaka, Zambia

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Lusaka

Coordinates: 15.4067° S 28.2871° E

Elevation: 1,277 m (4,190 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Lusaka International Airport (LUN)
  • Kariba Airport (KAB)
  • Bumi Airport (BZH)
  • Ndola Airport (NLA)
  • Southdowns Airport (KIW)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg

Coordinates: 26.2023° S 28.0436° E

Elevation: 1,767 m (5,797 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Rand Airport (QRA)
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
  • Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF)

Other distances from Lusaka

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Lusaka to Kitwe 288 km
From Lusaka to Ndola 273 km
From Lusaka to Chipata 510 km
From Lusaka to Luanshya 252 km
From Lusaka to Kasama 655 km

Other distances from Johannesburg

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Johannesburg to Cape Town 1,261 km
From Johannesburg to Pretoria 53 km
From Johannesburg to Durban 500 km
From Johannesburg to Soweto 20 km
From Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth 891 km

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