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Distance from Kinshasa to Lima

Straight line

10,173 km
6,321 mi · 5,493 NM

By road

6,588 km
4,093 mi

Travel time

93 h 15 min
flight ≈ 13 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Lima?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,173 km in a straight line, that is 6,321 miles or 5,493 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Lima is 6,588 km (4,093 miles), about 93 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Peru. The halfway point is at -11.7335°, -30.2784°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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 Lima?

By road it is 6,588 km (4,093 miles) from Kinshasa to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,173 km (6,321 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Lima?

About 93 h 15 min on the fastest route (6,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Kinshasa?

Lima is to the west of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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.