The straight-line distance from Luanda, Angola to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 536 km (333 miles).Kinshasa is NNE of Luanda.
Distance (km)
536
straight line
Distance (miles)
333
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
24° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 536 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr 42 min | ~697 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 24 min | ~643 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Luanda, Angola |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 536 km (333 miles) |
| Bearing | 24° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Luanda) | -8.8400°, 13.2894° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Luanda to Kinshasa is 536 km (333 miles). Kinshasa is NNE of Luanda.
A direct flight from Luanda to Kinshasa takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Luanda to Kinshasa takes approximately 8 hr 42 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.
Kinshasa is NNE (24 degrees) from Luanda.
The distance from Kinshasa to Luanda is the same: 536 km (333 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.