Day trip from Lusaka to Luanshya
Luanshya lies 253 km (157 mi) north of Lusaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 253 km (157 mi) apart, Luanshya is a realistic day trip from Lusaka: about 4 h 7 min each way by road.
| Lusaka | Luanshya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 2.2 million | 193,293 |
| Elevation | 1,277 m (4,190 ft) | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Luanshya
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Staying in Luanshya
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Common questions
How far is Luanshya from Lusaka?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north of Lusaka; by road roughly 308 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Luanshya by road?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lusaka and Luanshya?
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.