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Distance from Luanda to Kumasi

Straight line

2,380 km
1,479 mi · 1,285 NM

By road

4,501 km
2,797 mi

Travel time

62 h 21 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Kumasi?

Luanda (Angola) and Kumasi (Ghana) are quite far apart: 2,380 km in a straight line, that is 1,479 miles or 1,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Kumasi is 4,501 km (2,797 miles), about 62 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 89% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Kumasi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Angola into Ghana. The halfway point is at -1.0833°, 5.7858°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Kumasi?

By road it is 4,501 km (2,797 miles) from Luanda to Kumasi; in a straight line it is 2,380 km (1,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Kumasi?

About 62 h 21 min on the fastest route (4,501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kumasi from Luanda?

Kumasi is to the north-west of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Kumasi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.