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Distance from Baotou to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,720 km
6,661 mi · 5,788 NM

By road

10,298 km
6,399 mi

Travel time

139 h 16 min
flight ≈ 13 h 54 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Kinshasa?

Baotou (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,720 km in a straight line, that is 6,661 miles or 5,788 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Kinshasa is 10,298 km (6,399 miles), about 139 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Baotou, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 25.5525°, 54.3081°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baotou from Kinshasa?

By road it is 10,298 km (6,399 miles) from Baotou to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 10,720 km (6,661 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Kinshasa?

About 139 h 16 min on the fastest route (10,298 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Baotou?

Kinshasa is to the west of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 54 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.