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Distance from Kinshasa to Chennai

Straight line

7,433 km
4,619 mi · 4,014 NM

By road

9,708 km
6,032 mi

Travel time

135 h 22 min
flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Chennai?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,433 km in a straight line, that is 4,619 miles or 4,014 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Chennai is 9,708 km (6,032 miles), about 135 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into India. The halfway point is at 5.1882°, 47.3681°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Chennai?

By road it is 9,708 km (6,032 miles) from Kinshasa to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,433 km (4,619 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Chennai?

About 135 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,708 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Kinshasa?

Chennai is to the east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.