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Distance from Calafat to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,406 km
3,359 mi · 2,919 NM

By road

1,606 km
998 mi

Travel time

38 h 28 min
flight ≈ 7 h 15 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Kinshasa?

Calafat (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,406 km in a straight line, that is 3,359 miles or 2,919 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Kinshasa is 1,606 km (998 miles), about 38 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Calafat, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 19.8710°, 18.5062°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Calafat from Kinshasa?

By road it is 1,606 km (998 miles) from Calafat to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,406 km (3,359 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Kinshasa?

About 38 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,606 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Calafat?

Kinshasa is to the south of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.