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Distance from Kinshasa to Lanzhou

Straight line

10,161 km
6,314 mi · 5,487 NM

By road

10,092 km
6,271 mi

Travel time

136 h 33 min
flight ≈ 13 h 12 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Lanzhou?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Lanzhou (China) are very far apart: 10,161 km in a straight line, that is 6,314 miles or 5,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Lanzhou is 10,092 km (6,271 miles), about 136 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Lanzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into China. The halfway point is at 21.5438°, 53.7604°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 12 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 Lanzhou?

By road it is 10,092 km (6,271 miles) from Kinshasa to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 10,161 km (6,314 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Lanzhou?

About 136 h 33 min on the fastest route (10,092 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Kinshasa?

Lanzhou is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 12 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.