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Distance from Cairo to Luanda

Straight line

4,717 km
2,931 mi · 2,547 NM

By road

7,904 km
4,911 mi

Travel time

115 h 13 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

SSW 207°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Luanda?

Cairo (Egypt) and Luanda (Angola) are very far apart: 4,717 km in a straight line, that is 2,931 miles or 2,547 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Luanda is 7,904 km (4,911 miles), about 115 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Luanda lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from Egypt into Angola. The halfway point is at 10.7418°, 21.6410°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Cairo from Luanda?

By road it is 7,904 km (4,911 miles) from Cairo to Luanda; in a straight line it is 4,717 km (2,931 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Luanda?

About 115 h 13 min on the fastest route (7,904 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Cairo?

Luanda is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 207°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.