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Distance from Kunming to Kinshasa

Straight line

9,956 km
6,187 mi · 5,376 NM

By road

11,357 km
7,057 mi

Travel time

152 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kinshasa?

Kunming (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 9,956 km in a straight line, that is 6,187 miles or 5,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Kinshasa is 11,357 km (7,057 miles), about 152 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 14.1711°, 56.3959°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Kunming from Kinshasa?

By road it is 11,357 km (7,057 miles) from Kunming to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 9,956 km (6,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kinshasa?

About 152 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,357 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Kunming?

Kinshasa is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.