The zero sequence components of electrical quantities of overhead lines appearing at unsymmetrical ground faults are analysed, taking into account the mutual coupling among line phase circuits and earth wires as well as the conducting effects of line towers. The line model, developed using the Z-Transform, enables an accurate analysis of ground fault current distribution and magnitudes. As an illustration, the line model is applied for evaluation of various earthing system parameters of an EHV line connecting two substations. Analytical expressions for some of these parameters are also given.