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Distance from Kinshasa to Bordeaux

Straight line

5,672 km
3,524 mi · 3,062 NM

By road

3,705 km
2,302 mi

Travel time

58 h 37 min
flight ≈ 7 h 35 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Bordeaux?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 5,672 km in a straight line, that is 3,524 miles or 3,062 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Bordeaux is 3,705 km (2,302 miles), about 58 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Bordeaux lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into France. The halfway point is at 20.4315°, 8.7167°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 3,705 km (2,302 miles) from Kinshasa to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 5,672 km (3,524 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Bordeaux?

About 58 h 37 min on the fastest route (3,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Kinshasa?

Bordeaux is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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.