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Distance from Kiel to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,518 km
4,050 mi · 3,519 NM

By road

3,333 km
2,071 mi

Travel time

53 h 50 min
flight ≈ 8 h 39 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Kinshasa?

Kiel (Germany) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,518 km in a straight line, that is 4,050 miles or 3,519 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Kinshasa is 3,333 km (2,071 miles), about 53 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kiel, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from Germany into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 25.0178°, 13.4028°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 39 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 Kiel from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,333 km (2,071 miles) from Kiel to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,518 km (4,050 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Kinshasa?

About 53 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,333 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Kiel?

Kinshasa is to the south of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 39 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.