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Distance from Khartoum to Kinshasa

Straight line

2,904 km
1,805 mi · 1,568 NM

By road

5,268 km
3,273 mi

Travel time

82 h 6 min
flight ≈ 4 h 8 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Khartoum from Kinshasa?

Khartoum (Sudan) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 2,904 km in a straight line, that is 1,805 miles or 1,568 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Khartoum to Kinshasa is 5,268 km (3,273 miles), about 82 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 81% longer than the straight line.

From Khartoum, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Sudan into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 5.6756°, 23.7736°.

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

By road it is 5,268 km (3,273 miles) from Khartoum to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 2,904 km (1,805 miles).

How long is the drive from Khartoum to Kinshasa?

About 82 h 6 min on the fastest route (5,268 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Khartoum?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Khartoum, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Khartoum to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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.