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Distance from Lanzhou to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,161 km
6,314 mi · 5,487 NM

By road

10,065 km
6,254 mi

Travel time

136 h 20 min
flight ≈ 13 h 12 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Kinshasa?

Lanzhou (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,161 km in a straight line, that is 6,314 miles or 5,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Kinshasa is 10,065 km (6,254 miles), about 136 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lanzhou, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.5438°, 53.7604°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 12 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 Lanzhou from Kinshasa?

By road it is 10,065 km (6,254 miles) from Lanzhou to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 10,161 km (6,314 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Kinshasa?

About 136 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,065 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Lanzhou?

Kinshasa is to the west of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 12 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.