The straight-line distance from Luanda, Angola to Cape Town, South Africa is 2,838 km (1,764 miles).Cape Town is S of Luanda.
Distance (km)
2,838
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,764
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr
estimated direct
Direction
S
170° 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 | Luanda, Angola |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,838 km (1,764 miles) |
| Bearing | 170° (S) |
| Coordinates (Luanda) | -8.8400°, 13.2894° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Luanda to Cape Town is 2,838 km (1,764 miles). Cape Town is S of Luanda.
A direct flight from Luanda to Cape Town takes approximately 4 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Luanda to Cape Town 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.
Cape Town is S (170 degrees) from Luanda.
The distance from Cape Town to Luanda 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.