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Distance from Kinshasa to Luanda

Straight line

549 km
341 mi · 296 NM

By road

801 km
498 mi

Travel time

12 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Luanda?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Luanda (Angola) are a medium distance apart: 549 km in a straight line, that is 341 miles or 296 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Luanda is 801 km (498 miles), about 12 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Luanda lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Angola. The halfway point is at -6.5833°, 14.2787°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Kinshasa from Luanda?

By road it is 801 km (498 miles) from Kinshasa to Luanda; in a straight line it is 549 km (341 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Luanda?

About 12 h 18 min on the fastest route (801 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Kinshasa?

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

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.