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Distance from Kinshasa to Caracal

Straight line

5,441 km
3,381 mi · 2,938 NM

By road

1,646 km
1,023 mi

Travel time

38 h 45 min
flight ≈ 7 h 18 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Caracal?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Caracal (Romania) are very far apart: 5,441 km in a straight line, that is 3,381 miles or 2,938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Caracal is 1,646 km (1,023 miles), about 38 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Caracal lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Romania. The halfway point is at 19.9502°, 19.0947°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 18 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 Caracal?

By road it is 1,646 km (1,023 miles) from Kinshasa to Caracal; in a straight line it is 5,441 km (3,381 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Caracal?

About 38 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,646 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Kinshasa?

Caracal is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 18 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.