The straight-line distance from Lusaka, Zambia to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 1,876 km (1,166 miles).Kinshasa is NW of Lusaka.
Distance (km)
1,876
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,166
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
309° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 48 min | 1,876 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 30 hr 30 min | ~2,439 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lusaka, Zambia |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,876 km (1,166 miles) |
| Bearing | 309° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Lusaka) | -15.3875°, 28.3228° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lusaka to Kinshasa is 1,876 km (1,166 miles). Kinshasa is NW of Lusaka.
A direct flight from Lusaka to Kinshasa takes approximately 2 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lusaka to Kinshasa takes approximately 30 hr 30 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Kinshasa is NW (309 degrees) from Lusaka.
The distance from Kinshasa to Lusaka is the same: 1,876 km (1,166 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.