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Distance from Foshan to Kinshasa

Straight line

11,003 km
6,837 mi · 5,941 NM

By road

12,131 km
7,538 mi

Travel time

160 h 40 min
flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Kinshasa?

Foshan (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 11,003 km in a straight line, that is 6,837 miles or 5,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Kinshasa is 12,131 km (7,538 miles), about 160 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 14.0492°, 61.5920°.

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 Foshan from Kinshasa?

By road it is 12,131 km (7,538 miles) from Foshan to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 11,003 km (6,837 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Kinshasa?

About 160 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,131 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Foshan?

Kinshasa is to the west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Foshan 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.