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Distance from Kinshasa to Reading

Straight line

6,373 km
3,960 mi · 3,441 NM

By road

3,812 km
2,369 mi

Travel time

59 h 22 min
flight ≈ 8 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Reading?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,373 km in a straight line, that is 3,960 miles or 3,441 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Reading is 3,812 km (2,369 miles), about 59 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Reading lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 23.7663°, 9.0629°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 28 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 Reading?

By road it is 3,812 km (2,369 miles) from Kinshasa to Reading; in a straight line it is 6,373 km (3,960 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Reading?

About 59 h 22 min on the fastest route (3,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Kinshasa?

Reading is to the north of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 28 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.