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Distance from Buenos Aires to Kinshasa

Straight line

8,248 km
5,125 mi · 4,454 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Kinshasa?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 8,248 km in a straight line, that is 5,125 miles or 4,454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Buenos Aires and Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Buenos Aires, Kinshasa lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Argentina into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -23.7806°, -17.4312°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Kinshasa is 8,248 km (5,125 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Buenos Aires?

Kinshasa is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.