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Distance from Poltava to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,256 km
3,887 mi · 3,378 NM

By road

2,855 km
1,774 mi

Travel time

57 h 13 min
flight ≈ 8 h 19 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Kinshasa?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,256 km in a straight line, that is 3,887 miles or 3,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Kinshasa is 2,855 km (1,774 miles), about 57 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Poltava, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 22.9091°, 22.8698°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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 Poltava from Kinshasa?

By road it is 2,855 km (1,774 miles) from Poltava to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,256 km (3,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Kinshasa?

About 57 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,855 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Poltava?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 19 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.