Distance from Kinshasa to Matadi
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Kinshasa and Matadi is 262.06 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Kinshasa and Matadi is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 17.72 km (0h 31min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Kinshasa (FIH) and Matadi (FIH) is 17.72 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 31min. Similar flight routes: FIH → LAD , FIH → QUO , FIH → LOS , FIH → ABV , LAD → FIH
Bearing: 230.58° (SW)The initial bearing on the course from Kinshasa to Matadi is 230.58° and the compass direction is SW.
Midpoint: -5.06974,14.38579The geographic midpoint between Kinshasa and Matadi is in 131.03 km distance between both points in a bearing of 230.58°. It is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo-Central, Mbanza-Ngungu (République démocratique du Congo, Kongo-Central, Mbanza-Ngungu).
Time difference: 0hKinshasa and Matadi are both in the same time zone Africa/Lagos.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Kinshasa and Matadi, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.