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Distance from Liești to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,663 km
3,519 mi · 3,058 NM

By road

2,011 km
1,250 mi

Travel time

43 h 26 min
flight ≈ 7 h 35 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Liești from Kinshasa?

Liești (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,663 km in a straight line, that is 3,519 miles or 3,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Liești to Kinshasa is 2,011 km (1,250 miles), about 43 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Liești, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.7488°, 20.3406°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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 Liești from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,011 km (1,250 miles) from Liești to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,663 km (3,519 miles).

How long is the drive from Liești to Kinshasa?

About 43 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,011 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Liești?

Kinshasa is to the south of Liești, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Liești to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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.