Distance from Kinshasa to Ploiești
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How far is Kinshasa from Ploiești?
Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Ploiești (Romania) are very far apart: 5,561 km in a straight line, that is 3,456 miles or 3,003 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Kinshasa to Ploiești is 1,851 km (1,150 miles), about 41 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Kinshasa, Ploiești lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Romania. The halfway point is at 20.3905°, 19.7540°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kinshasa
- Kinshasa – Brazzaville 8 km
- Kinshasa – Luanda 551 km
- Kinshasa – Yaoundé 1,004 km
- Kinshasa – Douala 1,121 km
- Kinshasa – Port Harcourt 1,369 km
- Kinshasa – Lubumbashi 1,567 km
- Kinshasa – Benin City 1,601 km
- Kinshasa – Lagos 1,785 km
- Kinshasa – Maiduguri 1,814 km
Other distances from Ploiești
- Ploiești – Bucov 6 km
- Ploiești – Boldești-Scăeni 9 km
- Ploiești – Valea Călugărească 11 km
- Ploiești – Băicoi 16 km
- Ploiești – Urlați 17 km
- Ploiești – Filipeștii de Pădure 22 km
- Ploiești – Vălenii de Munte 26 km
- Ploiești – Moreni 30 km
- Ploiești – Câmpina 30 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kinshasa from Ploiești?
By road it is 1,851 km (1,150 miles) from Kinshasa to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 5,561 km (3,456 miles).
How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Ploiești?
About 41 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,851 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Ploiești from Kinshasa?
Ploiești is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 10°.
How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Ploiești?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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.