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Distance from Kinshasa to Birmingham

Straight line

6,502 km
4,040 mi · 3,511 NM

By road

3,946 km
2,452 mi

Travel time

60 h 50 min
flight ≈ 8 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Birmingham?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,502 km in a straight line, that is 4,040 miles or 3,511 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Birmingham is 3,946 km (2,452 miles), about 60 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Birmingham lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 24.3051°, 8.8015°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 3,946 km (2,452 miles) from Kinshasa to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 6,502 km (4,040 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Birmingham?

About 60 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,946 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Kinshasa?

Birmingham is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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.