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Distance from Bender to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,836 km
3,626 mi · 3,151 NM

By road

2,248 km
1,397 mi

Travel time

47 h 8 min
flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Bender from Kinshasa?

Bender (Moldova) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,836 km in a straight line, that is 3,626 miles or 3,151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bender to Kinshasa is 2,248 km (1,397 miles), about 47 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bender, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). The route crosses from Moldova into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.3954°, 21.0707°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Bender from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,248 km (1,397 miles) from Bender to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,836 km (3,626 miles).

How long is the drive from Bender to Kinshasa?

About 47 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,248 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Bender?

Kinshasa is to the south of Bender, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Bender to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.