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Distance from Kinshasa to Varanasi

Straight line

8,002 km
4,972 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

8,265 km
5,136 mi

Travel time

117 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Varanasi?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Varanasi (India) are very far apart: 8,002 km in a straight line, that is 4,972 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Varanasi is 8,265 km (5,136 miles), about 117 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Varanasi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into India. The halfway point is at 12.5671°, 47.2790°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Varanasi?

By road it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles) from Kinshasa to Varanasi; in a straight line it is 8,002 km (4,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Varanasi?

About 117 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,265 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varanasi from Kinshasa?

Varanasi is to the north-east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.