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Distance from Buftea to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,518 km
3,429 mi · 2,979 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Kinshasa?

Buftea (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,518 km in a straight line, that is 3,429 miles or 2,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buftea, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.1946°, 19.7434°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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 Buftea from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Buftea and Kinshasa is 5,518 km (3,429 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Buftea?

Kinshasa is to the south of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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.