Distance from Kinshasa to Addis Ababa
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How far is Kinshasa from Addis Ababa?
Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 2,990 km in a straight line, that is 1,858 miles or 1,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Kinshasa to Addis Ababa is 4,585 km (2,849 miles), about 67 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.
From Kinshasa, Addis Ababa lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 2.3986°, 26.9732°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kinshasa from Addis Ababa?
By road it is 4,585 km (2,849 miles) from Kinshasa to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 2,990 km (1,858 miles).
How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Addis Ababa?
About 67 h 24 min on the fastest route (4,585 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Addis Ababa from Kinshasa?
Addis Ababa is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 60°.
How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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.