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Distance from Lusaka to Luanda

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

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Luanda?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Luanda (Angola) 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 Lusaka, Luanda lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Zambia into Angola. 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 Lusaka from Luanda?

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

In which direction is Luanda from Lusaka?

Luanda is to the west of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Luanda?

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.