The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Luanda, Angola is 1,989 km (1,236 miles).Luanda is WSW of Kigali.
Distance (km)
1,989
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,236
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
247° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr | 1,989 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 32 hr 18 min | ~2,586 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 | Kigali, Rwanda |
| To | Luanda, Angola |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,989 km (1,236 miles) |
| Bearing | 247° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Luanda) | -8.8400°, 13.2894° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Luanda is 1,989 km (1,236 miles). Luanda is WSW of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Luanda takes approximately 3 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kigali to Luanda takes approximately 32 hr 18 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 WSW (247 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Luanda to Kigali is the same: 1,989 km (1,236 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.