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Distance from Bistrița to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,772 km
3,586 mi · 3,116 NM

By road

2,224 km
1,382 mi

Travel time

45 h 38 min
flight ≈ 7 h 43 min

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Kinshasa?

Bistrița (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,772 km in a straight line, that is 3,586 miles or 3,116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Kinshasa is 2,224 km (1,382 miles), about 45 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bistrița, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.4632°, 19.0374°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 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 Bistrița from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,224 km (1,382 miles) from Bistrița to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,772 km (3,586 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Kinshasa?

About 45 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,224 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Bistrița?

Kinshasa is to the south of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 43 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.