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Distance from Vulcan to Kinshasa

Straight line

5,563 km
3,456 mi · 3,004 NM

By road

1,822 km
1,132 mi

Travel time

42 h 43 min
flight ≈ 7 h 27 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Vulcan from Kinshasa?

Vulcan (Romania) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 5,563 km in a straight line, that is 3,456 miles or 3,004 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vulcan to Kinshasa is 1,822 km (1,132 miles), about 42 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Vulcan, Kinshasa lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). The route crosses from Romania into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 20.5719°, 18.5993°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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 Vulcan from Kinshasa?

By road it is 1,822 km (1,132 miles) from Vulcan to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 5,563 km (3,456 miles).

How long is the drive from Vulcan to Kinshasa?

About 42 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,822 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Vulcan?

Kinshasa is to the south of Vulcan, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Vulcan to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 27 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.