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Distance from Kinshasa to Kobe

Straight line

12,999 km
8,077 mi · 7,019 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 45 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Kobe?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 12,999 km in a straight line, that is 8,077 miles or 7,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kinshasa and Kobe, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Japan. The halfway point is at 28.1165°, 65.8184°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Kobe is 12,999 km (8,077 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kobe from Kinshasa?

Kobe is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 45 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.