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Distance from Palermo to Kinshasa

Straight line

4,705 km
2,924 mi · 2,541 NM

By road

3,880 km
2,411 mi

Travel time

60 h 52 min
flight ≈ 6 h 23 min

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Kinshasa?

Palermo (Italy) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 4,705 km in a straight line, that is 2,924 miles or 2,541 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Kinshasa is 3,880 km (2,411 miles), about 60 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Palermo, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). The route crosses from Italy into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 16.9046°, 14.4413°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Palermo from Kinshasa?

By road it is 3,880 km (2,411 miles) from Palermo to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 4,705 km (2,924 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Kinshasa?

About 60 h 52 min on the fastest route (3,880 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Palermo?

Kinshasa is to the south of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.