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Distance from Kinshasa to Guangzhou

Straight line

11,016 km
6,845 mi · 5,948 NM

By road

12,134 km
7,539 mi

Travel time

160 h 46 min
flight ≈ 14 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Guangzhou?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 11,016 km in a straight line, that is 6,845 miles or 5,948 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Guangzhou is 12,134 km (7,539 miles), about 160 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into China. The halfway point is at 14.1310°, 61.6238°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 16 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 12,134 km (7,539 miles) from Kinshasa to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 11,016 km (6,845 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Guangzhou?

About 160 h 46 min on the fastest route (12,134 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Kinshasa?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 16 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.