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Distance from Kinshasa to Bielefeld

Straight line

6,279 km
3,901 mi · 3,390 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 21 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Bielefeld?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 6,279 km in a straight line, that is 3,901 miles or 3,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kinshasa, Bielefeld lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Germany. The halfway point is at 23.8879°, 12.7274°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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 Bielefeld?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Bielefeld is 6,279 km (3,901 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Kinshasa?

Bielefeld is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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.