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Distance from Luanda to Brazzaville

Straight line

554 km
344 mi · 299 NM

By road

888 km
552 mi

Travel time

16 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

NNE 24°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Brazzaville?

Luanda (Angola) and Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) are a medium distance apart: 554 km in a straight line, that is 344 miles or 299 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Brazzaville is 888 km (552 miles), about 16 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Brazzaville lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from Angola into Congo - Brazzaville. The halfway point is at -6.5525°, 14.2634°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Luanda from Brazzaville?

By road it is 888 km (552 miles) from Luanda to Brazzaville; in a straight line it is 554 km (344 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Brazzaville?

About 16 h 59 min on the fastest route (888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brazzaville from Luanda?

Brazzaville is to the north-east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 24°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Brazzaville?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.