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Distance from Kinshasa to Pyongyang

Straight line

12,076 km
7,504 mi · 6,520 NM

By road

12,023 km
7,470 mi

Travel time

159 h
flight ≈ 15 h 36 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Pyongyang?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 12,076 km in a straight line, that is 7,504 miles or 6,520 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Pyongyang is 12,023 km (7,470 miles), about 159 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into North Korea. The halfway point is at 28.3358°, 60.3922°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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 Pyongyang?

By road it is 12,023 km (7,470 miles) from Kinshasa to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 12,076 km (7,504 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Pyongyang?

About 159 h on the fastest route (12,023 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Kinshasa?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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.