Distance from Craiova to Kinshasa
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How far is Craiova from Kinshasa?
Craiova (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,454 km in a straight line, that is 3,389 miles or 2,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Craiova to Kinshasa is 1,658 km (1,030 miles), about 39 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Craiova, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.0438°, 18.8577°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Other distances from Kinshasa
- Kinshasa – Brazzaville 8 km
- Kinshasa – Luanda 551 km
- Kinshasa – Yaoundé 1,004 km
- Kinshasa – Douala 1,121 km
- Kinshasa – Port Harcourt 1,369 km
- Kinshasa – Lubumbashi 1,567 km
- Kinshasa – Benin City 1,601 km
- Kinshasa – Lagos 1,785 km
- Kinshasa – Maiduguri 1,814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Craiova from Kinshasa?
By road it is 1,658 km (1,030 miles) from Craiova to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,454 km (3,389 miles).
How long is the drive from Craiova to Kinshasa?
About 39 h 8 min on the fastest route (1,658 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Craiova?
Kinshasa is to the south of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 191°.
How long is the flight from Craiova to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 19 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.