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Distance from Bielefeld to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,279 km
3,901 mi · 3,390 NM

By road

3,207 km
1,992 mi

Travel time

52 h 39 min
flight ≈ 8 h 21 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Kinshasa?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,279 km in a straight line, that is 3,901 miles or 3,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Kinshasa is 3,207 km (1,992 miles), about 52 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bielefeld, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Germany into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 23.8879°, 12.7274°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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 Bielefeld from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,207 km (1,992 miles) from Bielefeld to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,279 km (3,901 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Kinshasa?

About 52 h 39 min on the fastest route (3,207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Bielefeld?

Kinshasa is to the south of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.