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Distance from Kinshasa to Cahul

Straight line

5,708 km
3,547 mi · 3,082 NM

By road

2,092 km
1,300 mi

Travel time

44 h 28 min
flight ≈ 7 h 38 min

Direction

NNE 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Cahul?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Cahul (Moldova) are very far apart: 5,708 km in a straight line, that is 3,547 miles or 3,082 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Cahul is 2,092 km (1,300 miles), about 44 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Cahul lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Moldova. The halfway point is at 20.9052°, 20.6052°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Cahul?

By road it is 2,092 km (1,300 miles) from Kinshasa to Cahul; in a straight line it is 5,708 km (3,547 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Cahul?

About 44 h 28 min on the fastest route (2,092 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cahul from Kinshasa?

Cahul is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Cahul?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.