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Distance from Brussels to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,203 km
3,855 mi · 3,350 NM

By road

3,384 km
2,103 mi

Travel time

54 h 42 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Kinshasa?

Brussels (Belgium) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,203 km in a straight line, that is 3,855 miles or 3,350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Kinshasa is 3,384 km (2,103 miles), about 54 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brussels, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Belgium into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 23.3521°, 11.0662°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Brussels from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,384 km (2,103 miles) from Brussels to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,203 km (3,855 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Kinshasa?

About 54 h 42 min on the fastest route (3,384 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Brussels?

Kinshasa is to the south of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.