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Distance from Luanda to Lusaka

Straight line

1,791 km
1,113 mi · 967 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 44 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Lusaka?

Luanda (Angola) and Lusaka (Zambia) are quite far apart: 1,791 km in a straight line, that is 1,113 miles or 967 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Luanda, Lusaka lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Angola into Zambia. The halfway point is at -12.2239°, 20.6674°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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 Lusaka?

The straight-line distance between Luanda and Lusaka is 1,791 km (1,113 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lusaka from Luanda?

Lusaka is to the south-east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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.