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Distance from Chennai to Kinshasa

Straight line

7,433 km
4,619 mi · 4,014 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Kinshasa?

Chennai (India) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 7,433 km in a straight line, that is 4,619 miles or 4,014 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from India into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 5.1882°, 47.3681°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Chennai from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Kinshasa is 7,433 km (4,619 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Chennai?

Kinshasa is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.