The straight-line distance from Maputo, Mozambique to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 3,021 km (1,877 miles).Kinshasa is NW of Maputo.
Distance (km)
3,021
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,877
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
319° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 18 min | 3,021 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 49 hr 6 min | ~3,927 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 | Maputo, Mozambique |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,021 km (1,877 miles) |
| Bearing | 319° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Maputo) | -25.9692°, 32.5732° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Maputo to Kinshasa is 3,021 km (1,877 miles). Kinshasa is NW of Maputo.
A direct flight from Maputo 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 Maputo to Kinshasa takes approximately 49 hr 6 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 (319 degrees) from Maputo.
The distance from Kinshasa to Maputo is the same: 3,021 km (1,877 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.