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Distance from Luanda to Cairo

Straight line

4,717 km
2,931 mi · 2,547 NM

By road

7,927 km
4,926 mi

Travel time

115 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Cairo?

Luanda (Angola) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 4,717 km in a straight line, that is 2,931 miles or 2,547 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Cairo is 7,927 km (4,926 miles), about 115 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Angola into Egypt. The halfway point is at 10.7418°, 21.6410°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Cairo?

By road it is 7,927 km (4,926 miles) from Luanda to Cairo; in a straight line it is 4,717 km (2,931 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Cairo?

About 115 h 32 min on the fastest route (7,927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Luanda?

Cairo is to the north-east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.