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Distance from Mecca to Kinshasa

Straight line

3,907 km
2,428 mi · 2,110 NM

By road

9,058 km
5,629 mi

Travel time

123 h 40 min
flight ≈ 5 h 23 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Mecca from Kinshasa?

Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 3,907 km in a straight line, that is 2,428 miles or 2,110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mecca to Kinshasa is 9,058 km (5,629 miles), about 123 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 132% longer than the straight line.

From Mecca, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 8.7456°, 27.1418°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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 Mecca from Kinshasa?

By road it is 9,058 km (5,629 miles) from Mecca to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 3,907 km (2,428 miles).

How long is the drive from Mecca to Kinshasa?

About 123 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,058 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Mecca?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Mecca, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Mecca to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.