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Distance from Pretoria to Luanda

Straight line

2,450 km
1,523 mi · 1,323 NM

By road

3,146 km
1,955 mi

Travel time

39 h 50 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Luanda?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Luanda (Angola) are quite far apart: 2,450 km in a straight line, that is 1,523 miles or 1,323 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Luanda is 3,146 km (1,955 miles), about 39 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Pretoria, Luanda lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from South Africa into Angola. The halfway point is at -17.4299°, 20.3632°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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 Pretoria from Luanda?

By road it is 3,146 km (1,955 miles) from Pretoria to Luanda; in a straight line it is 2,450 km (1,523 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Luanda?

About 39 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,146 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Pretoria?

Luanda is to the north-west of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.