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Distance from Maiduguri to Luanda

Straight line

2,287 km
1,421 mi · 1,235 NM

By road

3,579 km
2,224 mi

Travel time

52 h 2 min
flight ≈ 3 h 22 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Maiduguri from Luanda?

Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Luanda (Angola) 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.

By road, Maiduguri to Luanda is 3,579 km (2,224 miles), about 52 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Maiduguri, Luanda lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Angola. 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 Maiduguri from Luanda?

By road it is 3,579 km (2,224 miles) from Maiduguri to Luanda; in a straight line it is 2,287 km (1,421 miles).

How long is the drive from Maiduguri to Luanda?

About 52 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,579 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Maiduguri?

Luanda is to the south of Maiduguri, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Maiduguri to Luanda?

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.