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Distance from Kathmandu to Kinshasa

Straight line

8,289 km
5,150 mi · 4,475 NM

By road

8,477 km
5,267 mi

Travel time

121 h 39 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Kinshasa?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 8,289 km in a straight line, that is 5,150 miles or 4,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Kinshasa is 8,477 km (5,267 miles), about 121 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kathmandu, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Nepal into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 14.1610°, 47.9362°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Kathmandu from Kinshasa?

By road it is 8,477 km (5,267 miles) from Kathmandu to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 8,289 km (5,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Kinshasa?

About 121 h 39 min on the fastest route (8,477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Kathmandu?

Kinshasa is to the west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.