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Distance from Kinshasa to Baghdad

Straight line

5,174 km
3,215 mi · 2,794 NM

By road

9,065 km
5,632 mi

Travel time

124 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 58 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Baghdad?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,174 km in a straight line, that is 3,215 miles or 2,794 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Baghdad is 9,065 km (5,632 miles), about 124 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 75% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Iraq. The halfway point is at 14.9618°, 28.5456°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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 Kinshasa from Baghdad?

By road it is 9,065 km (5,632 miles) from Kinshasa to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 5,174 km (3,215 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Baghdad?

About 124 h 16 min on the fastest route (9,065 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Kinshasa?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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.