The straight-line distance from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 3,003 km (1,866 miles).Kinshasa is WSW of Addis Ababa.
Distance (km)
3,003
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,866
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
241° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 18 min | 3,003 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 48 hr 48 min | ~3,904 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 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,003 km (1,866 miles) |
| Bearing | 241° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Addis Ababa) | 9.0252°, 38.7469° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa is 3,003 km (1,866 miles). Kinshasa is WSW of Addis Ababa.
A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa takes approximately 4 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Addis Ababa to Kinshasa takes approximately 48 hr 48 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 WSW (241 degrees) from Addis Ababa.
The distance from Kinshasa to Addis Ababa is the same: 3,003 km (1,866 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.