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Distance from Kinshasa to Lijiang

Straight line

9,727 km
6,044 mi · 5,252 NM

By road

11,025 km
6,851 mi

Travel time

149 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Lijiang?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 9,727 km in a straight line, that is 6,044 miles or 5,252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Lijiang is 11,025 km (6,851 miles), about 149 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Lijiang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into China. The halfway point is at 15.0963°, 54.8535°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 11,025 km (6,851 miles) from Kinshasa to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 9,727 km (6,044 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Lijiang?

About 149 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,025 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Kinshasa?

Lijiang is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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.