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Distance from Kinshasa to Beirut

Straight line

4,733 km
2,941 mi · 2,556 NM

By road

8,441 km
5,245 mi

Travel time

117 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Beirut?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 4,733 km in a straight line, that is 2,941 miles or 2,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Beirut is 8,441 km (5,245 miles), about 117 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Beirut lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 15.0030°, 24.4750°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Beirut?

By road it is 8,441 km (5,245 miles) from Kinshasa to Beirut; in a straight line it is 4,733 km (2,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Beirut?

About 117 h 42 min on the fastest route (8,441 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Kinshasa?

Beirut is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.