Distance from Kinshasa to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Kinshasa from Gelsenkirchen?
Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 6,236 km in a straight line, that is 3,875 miles or 3,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Kinshasa to Gelsenkirchen is 3,219 km (2,000 miles), about 52 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Kinshasa, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Germany. The halfway point is at 23.6400°, 12.1571°.
A direct flight would take about 8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kinshasa from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 3,219 km (2,000 miles) from Kinshasa to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 6,236 km (3,875 miles).
How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Gelsenkirchen?
About 52 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,219 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Kinshasa?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 354°.
How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 8 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.