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Distance from Shiyan to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,784 km
6,701 mi · 5,823 NM

By road

10,965 km
6,813 mi

Travel time

146 h 29 min
flight ≈ 13 h 59 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Kinshasa?

Shiyan (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,784 km in a straight line, that is 6,701 miles or 5,823 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Kinshasa is 10,965 km (6,813 miles), about 146 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiyan, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.4807°, 57.7433°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 59 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 Shiyan from Kinshasa?

By road it is 10,965 km (6,813 miles) from Shiyan to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 10,784 km (6,701 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Kinshasa?

About 146 h 29 min on the fastest route (10,965 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Shiyan?

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

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 59 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.