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Distance from Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa

Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 505.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Rua Joaquim Kapango → Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Road distance
505.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
332.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 49 min
Start point
Rua Joaquim Kapango
End point
Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
589 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R943.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R950.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,117.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,122.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,244.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,254.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,637.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-8.8183, 13.2358
End coords Destination point
-5.8372, 13.4968
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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505.8 km 9 hrs 49 min
Start Rua Joaquim Kapango
Finish Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
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  1. Head on Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  3. Continue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Rua Doutor Américo Boavida
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rua Cirilo Conceição Silva
    0.7 km
  6. Continue slight left onto Rua Cirilo Conceição Silva
    0.0 km
  7. Continue right onto Rua Cirilo Conceição Silva
    0.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Rua das Quipacas
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Major Kanhangulo
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Avenida Comandante Kima Kyenda
    4.1 km
  12. Continue slight right onto Estrada de Cacuaco
    9.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Estrada Nova de Cacuaco
    2.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Estrada de Cacuaco
    5.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Estrada do Panguila
    14.6 km
  16. Continue left
    26.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Estrada da Barra do Dande
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Ponte do Dande
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Estrada pro N'zeto
    177.2 km
  20. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    15.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    5.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    60.5 km
  25. Turn left
    10.6 km
  26. Go straight
    96.8 km
  27. Continue straight
    55.6 km
  28. Turn slight right
    1.1 km
  29. Continue slight left
    0.6 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right onto Matadi - Ango Ango
    3.1 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork onto Matadi - Boma - Moanda
    1.4 km
  32. Turn right onto Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
    5.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
    0.6 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa → Rua Joaquim Kapango Rua Joaquim Kapango to Johannesburg Rua Joaquim Kapango to Pretoria Rua Joaquim Kapango to Cape Town Rua Joaquim Kapango to Durban Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa Pretoria to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa Cape Town to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
253.5 km
Luanda to Kongo-Central
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Luanda to Kongo-Central
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
07:05 – 18:59
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,114.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,225.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rua Joaquim Kapango Start: Rua Joaquim Kapango -8.81827, 13.23575
Midpoint
253.5 km
Total: 505.8 km
Midpoint 253.5 km
505.8 km 9 hrs 49 min
Destination Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa End: Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa -5.83722, 13.49679

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Luanda to Kongo-Central
One-way road span 505.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,011.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 253.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -8.81827, 13.23575
Midpoint -7.23810, 12.90368
End -5.83722, 13.49679
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Questions 9
How far is Rua Joaquim Kapango from Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
Rua Joaquim Kapango is about 505.8 km from Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa by road.
How long does it take from Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa 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 Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
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 Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R846.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R850.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R943.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R950.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rua Joaquim Kapango to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
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

Rua Doutor Américo Boavida
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Rua Cirilo Conceição Silva
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Rua das Quipacas
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Major Kanhangulo
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Avenida Comandante Kima Kyenda
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Estrada de Cacuaco
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Estrada Nova de Cacuaco
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Estrada do Panguila
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Estrada da Barra do Dande
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Ponte do Dande
From Rua Joaquim Kapango To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa

Route Locations

Start area
Rua Joaquim Kapango, Luanda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa, Kongo-Central
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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