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Distance from Kinshasa to Sheffield

Straight line

6,586 km
4,092 mi · 3,556 NM

By road

4,025 km
2,501 mi

Travel time

61 h 44 min
flight ≈ 8 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Sheffield?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 6,586 km in a straight line, that is 4,092 miles or 3,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Sheffield is 4,025 km (2,501 miles), about 61 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Sheffield lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 24.7464°, 9.0475°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 4,025 km (2,501 miles) from Kinshasa to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 6,586 km (4,092 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Sheffield?

About 61 h 44 min on the fastest route (4,025 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Kinshasa?

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

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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.