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Distance from Otopeni to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,519 km
3,429 mi · 2,980 NM

By road

1,769 km
1,099 mi

Travel time

40 h 35 min
flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Otopeni from Kinshasa?

Otopeni (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,519 km in a straight line, that is 3,429 miles or 2,980 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Otopeni to Kinshasa is 1,769 km (1,099 miles), about 40 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Otopeni, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.1906°, 19.7929°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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 Otopeni from Kinshasa?

By road it is 1,769 km (1,099 miles) from Otopeni to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,519 km (3,429 miles).

How long is the drive from Otopeni to Kinshasa?

About 40 h 35 min on the fastest route (1,769 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Otopeni?

Kinshasa is to the south of Otopeni, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Otopeni to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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.