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Distance from Nanjing to Kinshasa

Straight line

11,538 km
7,169 mi · 6,230 NM

By road

11,742 km
7,296 mi

Travel time

155 h 7 min
flight ≈ 14 h 55 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Kinshasa?

Nanjing (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 11,538 km in a straight line, that is 7,169 miles or 6,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Kinshasa is 11,742 km (7,296 miles), about 155 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 21.6284°, 61.1730°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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 Nanjing from Kinshasa?

By road it is 11,742 km (7,296 miles) from Nanjing to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 11,538 km (7,169 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Kinshasa?

About 155 h 7 min on the fastest route (11,742 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Nanjing?

Kinshasa is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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.