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Distance from Kinshasa to Gherla

Straight line

5,752 km
3,574 mi · 3,106 NM

By road

2,161 km
1,343 mi

Travel time

44 h 31 min
flight ≈ 7 h 41 min

Direction

N 7°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Gherla?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Gherla (Romania) are very far apart: 5,752 km in a straight line, that is 3,574 miles or 3,106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Gherla is 2,161 km (1,343 miles), about 44 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Gherla lies to the north (initial bearing 7°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Romania. The halfway point is at 21.4058°, 18.8050°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 41 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 Gherla?

By road it is 2,161 km (1,343 miles) from Kinshasa to Gherla; in a straight line it is 5,752 km (3,574 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Gherla?

About 44 h 31 min on the fastest route (2,161 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Kinshasa?

Gherla is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 7°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 41 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.