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How far is Luanda from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Luanda (Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport

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Distance from Sal to Luanda

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sal to Luanda. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3036.809 miles
  • 4887.270 kilometers
  • 2638.915 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3039.934 miles
  • 4892.299 kilometers
  • 2641.630 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sal to Luanda?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)

On average, flying from Sal to Luanda generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Luanda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″W
Destination Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
City: Luanda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: LAD
ICAO Code: FNLU
Coordinates: 8°51′30″S, 13°13′52″E