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Distance from Kinshasa to Harare

Straight line

2,274 km
1,413 mi · 1,228 NM

By road

3,344 km
2,078 mi

Travel time

46 h 1 min
flight ≈ 3 h 21 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Harare?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are quite far apart: 2,274 km in a straight line, that is 1,413 miles or 1,228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Harare is 3,344 km (2,078 miles), about 46 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Harare lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at -11.1803°, 22.9999°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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 Harare?

By road it is 3,344 km (2,078 miles) from Kinshasa to Harare; in a straight line it is 2,274 km (1,413 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Harare?

About 46 h 1 min on the fastest route (3,344 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from Kinshasa?

Harare is to the south-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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.