Distance from Kinshasa to Lobito
How far is it from Kinshasa to Lobito? About 568 mi in a straight line and 693 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kinshasa and Lobito are about 568 mi (915 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 693 mi (1,116 km), a drive of about 11 hr 45 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 568 mi / 915 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 693 mi / 1,116 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 11 hr 45 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $87 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -8.347, 14.434 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kinshasa to Lobito is about 568 mi (915 km) in a straight line, and roughly 693 mi (1,116 km) by road.