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Distance from Kano to Luanda

Straight line

2,363 km
1,468 mi · 1,276 NM

By road

3,881 km
2,411 mi

Travel time

54 h 37 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Luanda?

Kano (Nigeria) and Luanda (Angola) are quite far apart: 2,363 km in a straight line, that is 1,468 miles or 1,276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Luanda is 3,881 km (2,411 miles), about 54 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Luanda lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Angola. The halfway point is at 1.5830°, 10.8875°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Kano from Luanda?

By road it is 3,881 km (2,411 miles) from Kano to Luanda; in a straight line it is 2,363 km (1,468 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Luanda?

About 54 h 37 min on the fastest route (3,881 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Kano?

Luanda is to the south of Kano, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.