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Distance from Luanda to São Paulo

Straight line

6,559 km
4,076 mi · 3,542 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from São Paulo?

Luanda (Angola) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 6,559 km in a straight line, that is 4,076 miles or 3,542 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Luanda and São Paulo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Luanda, São Paulo lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Angola into Brazil. The halfway point is at -18.5210°, -15.4644°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Luanda from São Paulo?

The straight-line distance between Luanda and São Paulo is 6,559 km (4,076 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is São Paulo from Luanda?

São Paulo is to the west of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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.