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Distance from Kinshasa to Brisbane

Straight line

14,280 km
8,873 mi · 7,711 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 21 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Brisbane?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 14,280 km in a straight line, that is 8,873 miles or 7,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kinshasa and Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Australia. The halfway point is at -37.9830°, 75.5965°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Brisbane is 14,280 km (8,873 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Kinshasa?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 18 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.