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Distance from Kinshasa to Kabul

Straight line

7,087 km
4,404 mi · 3,827 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Kabul?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 7,087 km in a straight line, that is 4,404 miles or 3,827 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kinshasa, Kabul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 16.8195°, 39.4753°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Kabul?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Kabul is 7,087 km (4,404 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kabul from Kinshasa?

Kabul is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.