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Distance from Xiamen to Kinshasa

Straight line

11,507 km
7,150 mi · 6,213 NM

By road

12,343 km
7,670 mi

Travel time

162 h 9 min
flight ≈ 14 h 53 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Kinshasa?

Xiamen (China) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 11,507 km in a straight line, that is 7,150 miles or 6,213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Kinshasa is 12,343 km (7,670 miles), about 162 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 15.8685°, 63.4276°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 53 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 Xiamen from Kinshasa?

By road it is 12,343 km (7,670 miles) from Xiamen to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 11,507 km (7,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Kinshasa?

About 162 h 9 min on the fastest route (12,343 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Xiamen?

Kinshasa is to the west of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 53 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.