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Distance from Katowice to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,059 km
3,765 mi · 3,271 NM

By road

2,645 km
1,644 mi

Travel time

47 h 10 min
flight ≈ 8 h 4 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Kinshasa?

Katowice (Poland) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,059 km in a straight line, that is 3,765 miles or 3,271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Kinshasa is 2,645 km (1,644 miles), about 47 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Katowice, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Poland into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 22.9757°, 16.7644°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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 Katowice from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,645 km (1,644 miles) from Katowice to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,059 km (3,765 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Kinshasa?

About 47 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,645 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Katowice?

Kinshasa is to the south of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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.