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Distance from Kinshasa to Kathmandu

Straight line

8,289 km
5,150 mi · 4,475 NM

By road

8,472 km
5,264 mi

Travel time

121 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Kathmandu?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 8,289 km in a straight line, that is 5,150 miles or 4,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Kathmandu is 8,472 km (5,264 miles), about 121 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Kathmandu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Nepal. The halfway point is at 14.1610°, 47.9362°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 8,472 km (5,264 miles) from Kinshasa to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 8,289 km (5,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Kathmandu?

About 121 h 46 min on the fastest route (8,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Kinshasa?

Kathmandu is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.