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Distance from Sendai to Kinshasa

Straight line

13,366 km
8,305 mi · 7,217 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Kinshasa?

Sendai (Japan) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 13,366 km in a straight line, that is 8,305 miles or 7,217 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sendai and Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sendai, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Japan into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 33.0199°, 65.0705°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Sendai and Kinshasa is 13,366 km (8,305 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Sendai?

Kinshasa is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 12 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.