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Distance from Adelaide to Kinshasa

Straight line

12,680 km
7,879 mi · 6,847 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 21 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Kinshasa?

Adelaide (Australia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 12,680 km in a straight line, that is 7,879 miles or 6,847 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from Australia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -36.4601°, 66.7094°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Kinshasa is 12,680 km (7,879 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Adelaide?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 21 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.