The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 2,419 km (1,503 miles).Kinshasa is W of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
2,419
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,503
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
261° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 30 min | 2,419 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 39 hr 18 min | ~3,145 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 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,419 km (1,503 miles) |
| Bearing | 261° (W) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Kinshasa is 2,419 km (1,503 miles). Kinshasa is W of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi to Kinshasa takes approximately 3 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nairobi to Kinshasa takes approximately 39 hr 18 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 (261 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Kinshasa to Nairobi is the same: 2,419 km (1,503 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.