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Distance from Ploiești to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,561 km
3,456 mi · 3,003 NM

By road

1,859 km
1,155 mi

Travel time

41 h 24 min
flight ≈ 7 h 27 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Kinshasa?

Ploiești (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,561 km in a straight line, that is 3,456 miles or 3,003 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Kinshasa is 1,859 km (1,155 miles), about 41 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Ploiești, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.3905°, 19.7540°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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 Ploiești from Kinshasa?

By road it is 1,859 km (1,155 miles) from Ploiești to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,561 km (3,456 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Kinshasa?

About 41 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,859 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Ploiești?

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

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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.