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Distance from Chisinau to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,840 km
3,629 mi · 3,154 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

SSW 197°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Kinshasa?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,840 km in a straight line, that is 3,629 miles or 3,154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chisinau, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). The route crosses from Moldova into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.4705°, 20.8085°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Chisinau from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Chisinau and Kinshasa is 5,840 km (3,629 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Chisinau?

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

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.