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Distance from Luanda to Nairobi

Straight line

2,743 km
1,705 mi · 1,481 NM

By road

4,099 km
2,547 mi

Travel time

60 h 48 min
flight ≈ 3 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Nairobi?

Luanda (Angola) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 2,743 km in a straight line, that is 1,705 miles or 1,481 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Nairobi is 4,099 km (2,547 miles), about 60 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Nairobi lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Angola into Kenya. The halfway point is at -5.1686°, 25.0954°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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 Nairobi?

By road it is 4,099 km (2,547 miles) from Luanda to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 2,743 km (1,705 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Nairobi?

About 60 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,099 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Luanda?

Nairobi is to the east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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.