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How far is Kananga from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Kananga (Kananga Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Kananga (KGA) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Kananga Airport

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Distance from Matadi to Kananga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Matadi to Kananga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 621.330 miles
  • 999.933 kilometers
  • 539.921 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
  • 620.614 miles
  • 998.782 kilometers
  • 539.299 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 Matadi to Kananga?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Kananga Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kananga Airport (KGA)

On average, flying from Matadi to Kananga generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Kananga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kananga Airport (KGA).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E
Destination Kananga Airport
City: Kananga
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KGA
ICAO Code: FZUA
Coordinates: 5°54′0″S, 22°28′9″E