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Distance from Lisbon to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,390 km
3,349 mi · 2,910 NM

By road

4,842 km
3,009 mi

Travel time

70 h 16 min
flight ≈ 7 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Kinshasa?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,390 km in a straight line, that is 3,349 miles or 2,910 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Kinshasa is 4,842 km (3,009 miles), about 70 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lisbon, Kinshasa lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Portugal into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 17.5634°, 4.6045°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 14 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 Lisbon from Kinshasa?

By road it is 4,842 km (3,009 miles) from Lisbon to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,390 km (3,349 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Kinshasa?

About 70 h 16 min on the fastest route (4,842 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Lisbon?

Kinshasa is to the south-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 14 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.