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How far is Kinshasa from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Kinshasa (FIH) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 5 minutes.

Goma International Airport – Kinshasa N'djili Airport

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Distance from Goma to Kinshasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.806 miles
  • 1562.360 kilometers
  • 843.607 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
  • 969.952 miles
  • 1560.987 kilometers
  • 842.866 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 Goma to Kinshasa?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Kinshasa N'djili Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH)

On average, flying from Goma to Kinshasa generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Kinshasa

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

Airport information

Origin Goma International Airport
City: Goma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GOM
ICAO Code: FZNA
Coordinates: 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E
Destination 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