The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 1,645 km (1,022 miles).Kinshasa is W of Kigali.
Distance (km)
1,645
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,022
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
260° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 36 min | 1,645 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 26 hr 42 min | ~2,139 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 | Kigali, Rwanda |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,645 km (1,022 miles) |
| Bearing | 260° (W) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Kinshasa is 1,645 km (1,022 miles). Kinshasa is W of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Kinshasa takes approximately 2 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kigali to Kinshasa takes approximately 26 hr 42 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 W (260 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Kinshasa to Kigali is the same: 1,645 km (1,022 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.