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Distance from Brazzaville to Luanda

Straight line

554 km
344 mi · 299 NM

By road

888 km
552 mi

Travel time

17 h
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Brazzaville from Luanda?

Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) and Luanda (Angola) are a medium distance apart: 554 km in a straight line, that is 344 miles or 299 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brazzaville to Luanda is 888 km (552 miles), about 17 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Brazzaville, Luanda lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). The route crosses from Congo - Brazzaville into Angola. The halfway point is at -6.5525°, 14.2634°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brazzaville from Luanda?

By road it is 888 km (552 miles) from Brazzaville to Luanda; in a straight line it is 554 km (344 miles).

How long is the drive from Brazzaville to Luanda?

About 17 h on the fastest route (888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Brazzaville?

Luanda is to the south-west of Brazzaville, at an initial bearing of 204°.

How long is the flight from Brazzaville to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.