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Distance from Lagos to Luanda

Straight line

2,013 km
1,251 mi · 1,087 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Luanda?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Luanda (Angola) are quite far apart: 2,013 km in a straight line, that is 1,251 miles or 1,087 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Luanda lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Angola. The halfway point is at -1.1958°, 8.3007°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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 Lagos from Luanda?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Luanda is 2,013 km (1,251 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Luanda from Lagos?

Luanda is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.