The straight-line distance from Accra, Ghana to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 2,048 km (1,272 miles).Kinshasa is ESE of Accra.
Distance (km)
2,048
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,272
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
123° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 6 min | 2,048 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 33 hr 18 min | ~2,662 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 | Accra, Ghana |
| To | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,048 km (1,272 miles) |
| Bearing | 123° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Accra) | 5.6037°, -0.1870° |
| Coordinates (Kinshasa) | -4.4419°, 15.2663° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Accra to Kinshasa is 2,048 km (1,272 miles). Kinshasa is ESE of Accra.
A direct flight from Accra to Kinshasa takes approximately 3 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Accra to Kinshasa takes approximately 33 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 ESE (123 degrees) from Accra.
The distance from Kinshasa to Accra is the same: 2,048 km (1,272 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.