Driving Time from Kinshasa to Pointe-Noire
Driving from Kinshasa to Pointe-Noire is about 292 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 14 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kinshasa and Pointe-Noire are about 240 mi (386 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 292 mi (471 km), a drive of about 5 hr 14 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 240 mi / 386 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 292 mi / 471 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 14 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $37 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -4.554, 13.589 |
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 Pointe-Noire is about 240 mi (386 km) in a straight line, and roughly 292 mi (471 km) by road.