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Distance from Kinshasa to Edinburgh

Straight line

6,893 km
4,283 mi · 3,722 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 7 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Edinburgh?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,893 km in a straight line, that is 4,283 miles or 3,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kinshasa, Edinburgh lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 26.0840°, 8.6787°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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 Edinburgh?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Edinburgh is 6,893 km (4,283 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Kinshasa?

Edinburgh is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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.