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Distance from Sanaa to Kinshasa

Straight line

3,858 km
2,397 mi · 2,083 NM

By road

10,170 km
6,319 mi

Travel time

137 h 1 min
flight ≈ 5 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Kinshasa?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 3,858 km in a straight line, that is 2,397 miles or 2,083 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Kinshasa is 10,170 km (6,319 miles), about 137 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 164% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Yemen into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 5.6924°, 29.5130°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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 Sanaa from Kinshasa?

By road it is 10,170 km (6,319 miles) from Sanaa to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 3,858 km (2,397 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Kinshasa?

About 137 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,170 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Sanaa?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.