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Distance from Varanasi to Kinshasa

Straight line

8,002 km
4,972 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

8,273 km
5,141 mi

Travel time

117 h 26 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Kinshasa?

Varanasi (India) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 8,002 km in a straight line, that is 4,972 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Kinshasa is 8,273 km (5,141 miles), about 117 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from India into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 12.5671°, 47.2790°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Varanasi from Kinshasa?

By road it is 8,273 km (5,141 miles) from Varanasi to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 8,002 km (4,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Kinshasa?

About 117 h 26 min on the fastest route (8,273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Varanasi?

Kinshasa is to the west of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.