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Distance from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala

Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 820.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cota Calandula → Zau Sanda Massala
Road distance
820.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
62
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 50 min
Start point
Cota-Calandula
End point
Zau - Sanda Massala
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
950 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,373.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,380.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,530.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,542.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,812.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,820.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,018.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,035.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,384.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,396.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,656.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,678.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-9.2003, 16.0320
End coords Destination point
-4.6850, 13.0810
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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820.5 km 15 hrs 50 min
Start Cota Calandula
Finish Zau Sanda Massala
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Destination
Driving route
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  1. Head on Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Estrada de Calandula
    7.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    87.0 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.6 km
  7. Turn right
    53.4 km
  8. Go straight
    3.2 km
  9. Go straight
    35.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.4 km
  16. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    1.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    111.3 km
  21. Continue right
    5.6 km
  22. Turn left
    24.8 km
  23. Continue
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    34.9 km
  25. Turn left
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left
    39.2 km
  27. Continue left
    1.3 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.4 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    0.7 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    0.6 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    43.6 km
  39. Turn right
    17.1 km
  40. Continue straight
    12.8 km
  41. Turn left
    81.4 km
  42. Continue slight left onto Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
    0.0 km
  43. Turn left onto Matadi - Boma - Moanda
    1.4 km
  44. Keep slight right at the fork onto Matadi - Boma - Moanda
    30.7 km
  45. Turn slight left
    4.2 km
  46. Turn right
    21.5 km
  47. Turn right
    47.0 km
  48. Turn slight left
    27.0 km
  49. Turn left
    4.3 km
  50. Turn right
    1.0 km
  51. Go straight
    12.9 km
  52. Turn slight left
    10.0 km
  53. Turn right
    4.6 km
  54. Turn left
    8.9 km
  55. Turn slight right
    12.5 km
  56. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  57. Turn left
    0.6 km
  58. Continue
    0.0 km
  59. Continue
    0.2 km
  60. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  61. Turn right onto Zau - Sanda Massala
    9.0 km
  62. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Zau Sanda Massala → Cota Calandula Cota Calandula to Johannesburg Cota Calandula to Pretoria Cota Calandula to Cape Town Cota Calandula to Durban Johannesburg to Zau Sanda Massala Pretoria to Zau Sanda Massala Cape Town to Zau Sanda Massala
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
411.4 km
Malanje to Cabinda
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 55 min • 7 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Malanje to Cabinda
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
136.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zau Sanda Massala
07:06 – 19:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,429.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R164.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,610.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (54)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cota Calandula Start: Cota-Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204
Midpoint
411.4 km
Total: 820.5 km
Midpoint 411.4 km
820.5 km 15 hrs 50 min
Destination Zau Sanda Massala End: Zau - Sanda Massala -4.68503, 13.08104

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Malanje to Cabinda
One-way road span 820.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,641.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 62
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 411.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -9.20027, 16.03204
Midpoint -6.60207, 14.38862
End -4.68503, 13.08104
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Questions 9
How far is Cota Calandula from Zau Sanda Massala? +
Cota Calandula is about 820.5 km from Zau Sanda Massala by road.
How long does it take from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,373.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,380.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,530.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,542.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cota Calandula to Zau Sanda Massala? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Cota-Calandula
From Cota Calandula To Zau Sanda Massala
Estrada de Calandula
From Cota Calandula To Zau Sanda Massala
Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
From Cota Calandula To Zau Sanda Massala
Matadi - Boma - Moanda
From Cota Calandula To Zau Sanda Massala
Zau - Sanda Massala
From Cota Calandula To Zau Sanda Massala

Route Locations

Start area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zau Sanda Massala, Cabinda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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