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Distance from Luanda to Kano

Straight line

2,363 km
1,468 mi · 1,276 NM

By road

3,902 km
2,425 mi

Travel time

54 h 43 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Kano?

Luanda (Angola) and Kano (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 2,363 km in a straight line, that is 1,468 miles or 1,276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Kano is 3,902 km (2,425 miles), about 54 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Kano lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from Angola into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 1.5830°, 10.8875°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Kano?

By road it is 3,902 km (2,425 miles) from Luanda to Kano; in a straight line it is 2,363 km (1,468 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Kano?

About 54 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Luanda?

Kano is to the north of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.