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Distance from Datong to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,999 km
6,835 mi · 5,939 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Kinshasa?

Datong (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,999 km in a straight line, that is 6,835 miles or 5,939 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Datong, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 25.9274°, 55.6878°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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 Datong from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Datong and Kinshasa is 10,999 km (6,835 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Datong?

Kinshasa is to the west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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.