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Distance from Kinshasa to Liești

Straight line

5,663 km
3,519 mi · 3,058 NM

By road

2,004 km
1,245 mi

Travel time

43 h 19 min
flight ≈ 7 h 35 min

Direction

N 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Liești?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Liești (Romania) are very far apart: 5,663 km in a straight line, that is 3,519 miles or 3,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Liești is 2,004 km (1,245 miles), about 43 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Liești lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Romania. The halfway point is at 20.7488°, 20.3406°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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 Liești?

By road it is 2,004 km (1,245 miles) from Kinshasa to Liești; in a straight line it is 5,663 km (3,519 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Liești?

About 43 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,004 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liești from Kinshasa?

Liești is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Liești?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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.