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Distance from Kinshasa to Kunming

Straight line

9,956 km
6,187 mi · 5,376 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Kunming?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 9,956 km in a straight line, that is 6,187 miles or 5,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kinshasa, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into China. The halfway point is at 14.1711°, 56.3959°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Kunming is 9,956 km (6,187 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kunming from Kinshasa?

Kunming is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.