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Distance from Busan to Kinshasa

Straight line

12,441 km
7,730 mi · 6,717 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 3 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Kinshasa?

Busan (South Korea) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 12,441 km in a straight line, that is 7,730 miles or 6,717 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 Busan and Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Busan, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from South Korea into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 26.4610°, 63.5830°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Busan from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Kinshasa is 12,441 km (7,730 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Busan?

Kinshasa is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 3 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.