The straight-line distance from Cape Town, South Africa to Luanda, Angola is 2,838 km (1,764 miles).Luanda is NNW of Cape Town.
Distance (km)
2,838
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,764
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
348° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr | 2,838 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 46 hr 6 min | ~3,689 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Cape Town, South Africa |
| To | Luanda, Angola |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,838 km (1,764 miles) |
| Bearing | 348° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
| Coordinates (Luanda) | -8.8400°, 13.2894° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cape Town to Luanda is 2,838 km (1,764 miles). Luanda is NNW of Cape Town.
A direct flight from Cape Town to Luanda takes approximately 4 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cape Town to Luanda takes approximately 46 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Luanda is NNW (348 degrees) from Cape Town.
The distance from Luanda to Cape Town is the same: 2,838 km (1,764 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.