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Distance from Shenzhen to Kinshasa

Straight line

11,099 km
6,896 mi · 5,993 NM

By road

12,261 km
7,619 mi

Travel time

162 h 5 min
flight ≈ 14 h 22 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Kinshasa?

Shenzhen (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 11,099 km in a straight line, that is 6,896 miles or 5,993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Kinshasa is 12,261 km (7,619 miles), about 162 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 13.8212°, 62.1340°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 22 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 Shenzhen from Kinshasa?

By road it is 12,261 km (7,619 miles) from Shenzhen to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 11,099 km (6,896 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Kinshasa?

About 162 h 5 min on the fastest route (12,261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Shenzhen?

Kinshasa is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 22 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.