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Distance from Kolkata to Luanda

Straight line

8,887 km
5,522 mi · 4,799 NM

By road

10,649 km
6,617 mi

Travel time

165 h 51 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Luanda?

Kolkata (India) and Luanda (Angola) are very far apart: 8,887 km in a straight line, that is 5,522 miles or 4,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Luanda is 10,649 km (6,617 miles), about 165 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Luanda lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from India into Angola. The halfway point is at 8.6308°, 49.3082°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Kolkata from Luanda?

By road it is 10,649 km (6,617 miles) from Kolkata to Luanda; in a straight line it is 8,887 km (5,522 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Luanda?

About 165 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Kolkata?

Luanda is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.