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Distance from Luanda to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

6,202 km
3,853 mi · 3,349 NM

By road

2,406 km
1,495 mi

Travel time

37 h 12 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Rio de Janeiro?

Luanda (Angola) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 6,202 km in a straight line, that is 3,853 miles or 3,349 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Rio de Janeiro is 2,406 km (1,495 miles), about 37 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Luanda, Rio de Janeiro lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Angola into Brazil. The halfway point is at -17.8788°, -13.8958°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 2,406 km (1,495 miles) from Luanda to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 6,202 km (3,853 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Rio de Janeiro?

About 37 h 12 min on the fastest route (2,406 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Luanda?

Rio de Janeiro is to the west of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Rio de Janeiro?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.