The straight-line distance from Lusaka, Zambia to Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,203 km (748 miles).Johannesburg is S of Lusaka.
Distance (km)
1,203
straight line
Distance (miles)
748
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
S
181° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,203 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 36 min | ~1,564 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lusaka, Zambia |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,203 km (748 miles) |
| Bearing | 181° (S) |
| Coordinates (Lusaka) | -15.3875°, 28.3228° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lusaka to Johannesburg is 1,203 km (748 miles). Johannesburg is S of Lusaka.
A direct flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lusaka to Johannesburg takes approximately 19 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is S (181 degrees) from Lusaka.
The distance from Johannesburg to Lusaka is the same: 1,203 km (748 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.