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Distance from Bogotá to Kinshasa

Straight line

9,990 km
6,207 mi · 5,394 NM

By road

9,427 km
5,858 mi

Travel time

134 h 37 min
flight ≈ 12 h 59 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Kinshasa?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 9,990 km in a straight line, that is 6,207 miles or 5,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Kinshasa is 9,427 km (5,858 miles), about 134 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bogotá, Kinshasa lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Colombia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 0.1985°, -29.3732°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 59 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 Bogotá from Kinshasa?

By road it is 9,427 km (5,858 miles) from Bogotá to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 9,990 km (6,207 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Kinshasa?

About 134 h 37 min on the fastest route (9,427 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Bogotá?

Kinshasa is to the east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 59 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.