Current Date And Time In Luanda, Angola
Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:39:37 WAT
Capital: Luanda
Currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 6,542,942
Area: 18,826.00 km²
State Code: LUA
Find states and regions closest to Luanda in Angola with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Angola and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Angola
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Luanda from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bengo | 39 mi | 64 km | 34 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Cuanza Norte | 102 mi | 164 km | 88 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Zaire | 155 mi | 249 km | 135 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| UĂge | 187 mi | 301 km | 163 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Kwanza Sul | 193 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Bas-Congo | 208 mi | 335 km | 181 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Malanje | 218 mi | 351 km | 189 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Cabinda | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Benguela | 261 mi | 420 km | 227 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Pointe-Noire | 295 mi | 474 km | 256 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Luanda by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Luanda supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 562 mi | 904 km | 488 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Zambia | 687 mi | 1,105 km | 596 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Republic Of The Congo | 771 mi | 1,241 km | 670 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Namibia | 813 mi | 1,309 km | 706 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Gabon | 837 mi | 1,347 km | 727 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Luanda. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda (You) | Angola | 6,542,942 | 18,826 | 1,065.24 |
| Bengo | Angola | 351,579 | 31,371 | 6.24 |
| Cuanza Norte | Angola | 402,357 | 24,110 | 10.19 |
| Zaire | Angola | 567,225 | 40,130 | 8.60 |
| UĂge | Angola | 1,426,354 | 58,698 | 13.71 |
| Kwanza Sul | Angola | 653,121 | 55,600 | 6.79 |
| Bas-Congo | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 53,920 | — |
| Malanje | Angola | 968,135 | 97,602 | 4.77 |
| Cabinda | Angola | 688,285 | 7,270 | 37.65 |
| Benguela | Angola | 2,036,662 | 39,826 | 29.92 |
| Huambo | Angola | 1,896,147 | 34,274 | 37.01 |
How does Luanda rank within Angola? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Luanda appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Cuando Cobango | 383,425 |
| Moxico | 126,432 |
| Luanda Norte | 103,760 |
| Malanje | 97,602 |
| Cunene | 87,342 |
| HuĂla | 79,022 |
| Lunda Sul | 77,637 |
| BĂe | 70,314 |
| UĂge | 58,698 |
| Namibe | 57,091 |
Luanda is a state or region within Angola in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Luanda is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Luanda by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Angola page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Luanda using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Luanda.
Knowing the distance from Luanda to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Angola. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Luanda map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Luanda to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Luanda table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Luanda below the states table, or compare all Angola states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Angola state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.