Distance from Edinburgh to Kinshasa
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How far is Edinburgh from Kinshasa?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,893 km in a straight line, that is 4,283 miles or 3,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Edinburgh, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 26.0840°, 8.6787°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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 Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 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 Edinburgh from Kinshasa?
The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Kinshasa is 6,893 km (4,283 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Edinburgh?
Kinshasa is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 159°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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.