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Distance from Changsha to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,992 km
6,830 mi · 5,935 NM

By road

11,637 km
7,231 mi

Travel time

154 h 5 min
flight ≈ 14 h 14 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Kinshasa?

Changsha (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,992 km in a straight line, that is 6,830 miles or 5,935 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Kinshasa is 11,637 km (7,231 miles), about 154 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 17.7603°, 60.1090°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 14 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 Changsha from Kinshasa?

By road it is 11,637 km (7,231 miles) from Changsha to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 10,992 km (6,830 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Kinshasa?

About 154 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,637 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Changsha?

Kinshasa is to the west of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 14 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.