Distance from Houston to Kinshasa
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How far is Houston from Kinshasa?
Houston (United States) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 12,248 km in a straight line, that is 7,610 miles or 6,613 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Houston, Kinshasa lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from United States into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.5469°, -34.3101°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Houston – San Antonio 305 km
- Houston – Dallas 363 km
- Houston – Monterrey 667 km
- Houston – Juárez 1,082 km
- Houston – León de los Aldama 1,150 km
- Houston – Ecatepec de Morelos 1,189 km
- Houston – Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,203 km
- Houston – Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 1,210 km
- Houston – Mexico City 1,210 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 Houston from Kinshasa?
The straight-line distance between Houston and Kinshasa is 12,248 km (7,610 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Houston?
Kinshasa is to the east of Houston, at an initial bearing of 83°.
How long is the flight from Houston to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 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.