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Distance from Luanda to Maiduguri

Straight line

2,287 km
1,421 mi · 1,235 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 22 min

Direction

N 360°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Maiduguri?

Luanda (Angola) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 2,287 km in a straight line, that is 1,421 miles or 1,235 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Luanda, Maiduguri lies to the north (initial bearing 360°). The route crosses from Angola into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 1.5051°, 13.1959°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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 Maiduguri?

The straight-line distance between Luanda and Maiduguri is 2,287 km (1,421 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Luanda?

Maiduguri is to the north of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 360°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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.