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Distance from Sheffield to Kinshasa

Straight line

6,586 km
4,092 mi · 3,556 NM

By road

4,021 km
2,499 mi

Travel time

61 h 55 min
flight ≈ 8 h 44 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Kinshasa?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 6,586 km in a straight line, that is 4,092 miles or 3,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Kinshasa is 4,021 km (2,499 miles), about 61 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sheffield, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 24.7464°, 9.0475°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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 Sheffield from Kinshasa?

By road it is 4,021 km (2,499 miles) from Sheffield to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 6,586 km (4,092 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Kinshasa?

About 61 h 55 min on the fastest route (4,021 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Sheffield?

Kinshasa is to the south of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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.