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Distance from Cahul to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,708 km
3,547 mi · 3,082 NM

By road

2,097 km
1,303 mi

Travel time

44 h 34 min
flight ≈ 7 h 38 min

Direction

SSW 197°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Kinshasa?

Cahul (Moldova) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,708 km in a straight line, that is 3,547 miles or 3,082 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Kinshasa is 2,097 km (1,303 miles), about 44 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cahul, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). The route crosses from Moldova into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.9052°, 20.6052°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 38 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 Cahul from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,097 km (1,303 miles) from Cahul to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,708 km (3,547 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Kinshasa?

About 44 h 34 min on the fastest route (2,097 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Cahul?

Kinshasa is to the south of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 197°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 38 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.