The straight-line distance from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 2,402 km (1,493 miles).Kinshasa is ESE of Abidjan.
Distance (km)
2,402
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,493
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
117° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 30 min | 2,402 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 39 hr | ~3,123 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 | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,402 km (1,493 miles) |
| Bearing | 117° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Abidjan) | 5.3600°, -4.0083° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Abidjan to Kinshasa is 2,402 km (1,493 miles). Kinshasa is ESE of Abidjan.
A direct flight from Abidjan 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 Abidjan to Kinshasa takes approximately 39 hr. 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 ESE (117 degrees) from Abidjan.
The distance from Kinshasa to Abidjan is the same: 2,402 km (1,493 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.