Distance from Lusaka to Kinshasa
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How far is Lusaka from Kinshasa?
Lusaka (Zambia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are quite far apart: 1,876 km in a straight line, that is 1,166 miles or 1,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lusaka to Kinshasa is 2,852 km (1,772 miles), about 40 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.
From Lusaka, Kinshasa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Zambia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -9.9294°, 21.6905°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Kinshasa – Brazzaville 8 km
- Kinshasa – Luanda 551 km
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- Kinshasa – Port Harcourt 1,369 km
- Kinshasa – Lubumbashi 1,567 km
- Kinshasa – Benin City 1,601 km
- Kinshasa – Lagos 1,785 km
- Kinshasa – Maiduguri 1,814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lusaka from Kinshasa?
By road it is 2,852 km (1,772 miles) from Lusaka to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 1,876 km (1,166 miles).
How long is the drive from Lusaka to Kinshasa?
About 40 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,852 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Lusaka?
Kinshasa is to the north-west of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 310°.
How long is the flight from Lusaka to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.