Day trip from Lusaka to Kalulushi
Kalulushi lies 286 km (178 mi) north of Lusaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 286 km (178 mi) apart, Kalulushi is a realistic day trip from Lusaka: about 4 h 39 min each way by road.
| Lusaka | Kalulushi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 2.2 million | 104,046 |
| Elevation | 1,277 m (4,190 ft) | 1,304 m (4,278 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kalulushi
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Staying in Kalulushi
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Common questions
How far is Kalulushi from Lusaka?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, north of Lusaka; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Kalulushi by road?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lusaka and Kalulushi?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.