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Distance from Charleroi to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,154 km
3,824 mi · 3,323 NM

By road

3,381 km
2,101 mi

Travel time

54 h 36 min
flight ≈ 8 h 12 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Charleroi from Kinshasa?

Charleroi (Belgium) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,154 km in a straight line, that is 3,824 miles or 3,323 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Charleroi to Kinshasa is 3,381 km (2,101 miles), about 54 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Charleroi, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Belgium into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 23.1305°, 11.0791°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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 Charleroi from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,381 km (2,101 miles) from Charleroi to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,154 km (3,824 miles).

How long is the drive from Charleroi to Kinshasa?

About 54 h 36 min on the fastest route (3,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Charleroi?

Kinshasa is to the south of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Charleroi to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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.