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Distance from Tokyo to Kinshasa

Straight line

13,362 km
8,303 mi · 7,215 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kinshasa?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 13,362 km in a straight line, that is 8,303 miles or 7,215 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 Tokyo and Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Japan into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 30.5710°, 66.5349°.

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 Tokyo from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Kinshasa is 13,362 km (8,303 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Tokyo?

Kinshasa is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo 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.