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Distance from Birmingham to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,502 km
4,040 mi · 3,511 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 38 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Kinshasa?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,502 km in a straight line, that is 4,040 miles or 3,511 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Birmingham, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 24.3051°, 8.8015°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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 Birmingham from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Kinshasa is 6,502 km (4,040 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Birmingham?

Kinshasa is to the south of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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.