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Distance from Mosul to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,351 km
3,325 mi · 2,889 NM

By road

9,351 km
5,810 mi

Travel time

127 h 41 min
flight ≈ 7 h 11 min

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Kinshasa?

Mosul (Iraq) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,351 km in a straight line, that is 3,325 miles or 2,889 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Kinshasa is 9,351 km (5,810 miles), about 127 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 75% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). The route crosses from Iraq into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 16.4555°, 27.7094°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 11 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 Mosul from Kinshasa?

By road it is 9,351 km (5,810 miles) from Mosul to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,351 km (3,325 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Kinshasa?

About 127 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,351 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Mosul?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 11 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.