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Distance from Luanda to Lubumbashi

Straight line

1,591 km
989 mi · 859 NM

By road

1,981 km
1,231 mi

Travel time

29 h
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Lubumbashi?

Luanda (Angola) and Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) are quite far apart: 1,591 km in a straight line, that is 989 miles or 859 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Lubumbashi is 1,981 km (1,231 miles), about 29 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Lubumbashi lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Angola into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -10.3268°, 20.3249°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Lubumbashi?

By road it is 1,981 km (1,231 miles) from Luanda to Lubumbashi; in a straight line it is 1,591 km (989 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Lubumbashi?

About 29 h on the fastest route (1,981 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lubumbashi from Luanda?

Lubumbashi is to the east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Lubumbashi?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.