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How far is Kisumu from Kinshasa?

The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Kisumu (KIS) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 54 minutes.

Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Kinshasa to Kisumu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinshasa to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.931 miles
  • 2196.644 kilometers
  • 1186.093 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1363.828 miles
  • 2194.868 kilometers
  • 1185.134 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kinshasa to Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Kinshasa to Kisumu generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Kisumu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).

Airport information

Origin Kinshasa N'djili Airport
City: Kinshasa
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FIH
ICAO Code: FZAA
Coordinates: 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E
Destination Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E