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Distance from Kinshasa to Shiraz

Straight line

5,465 km
3,396 mi · 2,951 NM

By road

4,891 km
3,039 mi

Travel time

73 h 45 min
flight ≈ 7 h 20 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Shiraz?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 5,465 km in a straight line, that is 3,396 miles or 2,951 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Shiraz is 4,891 km (3,039 miles), about 73 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kinshasa, Shiraz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Iran. The halfway point is at 13.3111°, 32.6023°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 20 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 4,891 km (3,039 miles) from Kinshasa to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 5,465 km (3,396 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Shiraz?

About 73 h 45 min on the fastest route (4,891 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Kinshasa?

Shiraz is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.