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Distance from Kinshasa to Brooklyn

Straight line

10,260 km
6,375 mi · 5,540 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 20 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Brooklyn?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 10,260 km in a straight line, that is 6,375 miles or 5,540 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 Brooklyn, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Brooklyn lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United States. The halfway point is at 24.5542°, -21.6821°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Brooklyn is 10,260 km (6,375 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Kinshasa?

Brooklyn is to the north-west of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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.