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Distance from Kinshasa to Manhattan

Straight line

10,263 km
6,377 mi · 5,541 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 20 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Manhattan?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 10,263 km in a straight line, that is 6,377 miles or 5,541 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kinshasa and Manhattan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Manhattan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United States. The halfway point is at 24.6394°, -21.6336°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Manhattan?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Manhattan is 10,263 km (6,377 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Manhattan from Kinshasa?

Manhattan is to the north-west of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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.