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Distance from Kinshasa to Busan

Straight line

12,441 km
7,730 mi · 6,717 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 3 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Busan?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,441 km in a straight line, that is 7,730 miles or 6,717 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 Busan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into South Korea. The halfway point is at 26.4610°, 63.5830°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Busan is 12,441 km (7,730 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Busan from Kinshasa?

Busan is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 3 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.