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Distance from Dortmund to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,233 km
3,873 mi · 3,365 NM

By road

3,205 km
1,991 mi

Travel time

52 h 53 min
flight ≈ 8 h 17 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Kinshasa?

Dortmund (Germany) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,233 km in a straight line, that is 3,873 miles or 3,365 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Kinshasa is 3,205 km (1,991 miles), about 52 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dortmund, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Germany into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 23.6404°, 12.2993°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 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 Dortmund from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,205 km (1,991 miles) from Dortmund to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,233 km (3,873 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Kinshasa?

About 52 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,205 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Dortmund?

Kinshasa is to the south of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 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.