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Distance from Kinshasa to Damascus

Straight line

4,735 km
2,942 mi · 2,557 NM

By road

8,332 km
5,177 mi

Travel time

116 h 23 min
flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Damascus?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 4,735 km in a straight line, that is 2,942 miles or 2,557 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Damascus is 8,332 km (5,177 miles), about 116 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 76% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Damascus lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Syria. The halfway point is at 14.8265°, 24.8561°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Damascus?

By road it is 8,332 km (5,177 miles) from Kinshasa to Damascus; in a straight line it is 4,735 km (2,942 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Damascus?

About 116 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,332 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Kinshasa?

Damascus is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.