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Distance from Shiraz to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,465 km
3,396 mi · 2,951 NM

By road

4,894 km
3,041 mi

Travel time

73 h 36 min
flight ≈ 7 h 20 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Kinshasa?

Shiraz (Iran) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,465 km in a straight line, that is 3,396 miles or 2,951 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Kinshasa is 4,894 km (3,041 miles), about 73 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiraz, Kinshasa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Iran into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 13.3111°, 32.6023°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 20 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 Shiraz from Kinshasa?

By road it is 4,894 km (3,041 miles) from Shiraz to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,465 km (3,396 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Kinshasa?

About 73 h 36 min on the fastest route (4,894 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Shiraz?

Kinshasa is to the south-west of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 20 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.