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Distance from Beirut to Kinshasa

Straight line

4,733 km
2,941 mi · 2,556 NM

By road

8,425 km
5,235 mi

Travel time

117 h 20 min
flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Kinshasa?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 4,733 km in a straight line, that is 2,941 miles or 2,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beirut to Kinshasa is 8,425 km (5,235 miles), about 117 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Beirut, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 15.0030°, 24.4750°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Beirut from Kinshasa?

By road it is 8,425 km (5,235 miles) from Beirut to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 4,733 km (2,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Beirut to Kinshasa?

About 117 h 20 min on the fastest route (8,425 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Beirut?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.