Distance from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa
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How far is Addis Ababa from Kinshasa?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 2,990 km in a straight line, that is 1,858 miles or 1,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Addis Ababa to Kinshasa is 4,583 km (2,848 miles), about 67 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.
From Addis Ababa, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 2.3986°, 26.9732°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Kinshasa?
By road it is 4,583 km (2,848 miles) from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 2,990 km (1,858 miles).
How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa?
About 67 h 22 min on the fastest route (4,583 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Addis Ababa?
Kinshasa is to the south-west of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 241°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.