Current Date And Time In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Monday, 27 July 2026
23:52:08 WAT
National Capital: Kinshasa
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,565,700
Area: 2.87 km²
Find states and regions closest to Kinshasa in Democratic Republic Of The Congo with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Democratic Republic Of The Congo and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Democratic Republic Of The Congo
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kinshasa from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | 14,565,700 |
| Land Area | 3 km² |
| Population Density | 1,461.69 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -4.3033° N |
| Center Longitude | 15.3105° E |
| Average Elevation | 278 m (913 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Brazzaville | 3 mi | 5 km | 2 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Pool | 49 mi | 78 km | 42 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Bouenza | 110 mi | 177 km | 95 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Plateaux | 155 mi | 249 km | 134 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Lékoumou | 156 mi | 251 km | 135 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Bas-Congo | 164 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Uíge | 198 mi | 319 km | 172 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Zaire | 215 mi | 346 km | 187 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Kwilu | 215 mi | 346 km | 187 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Haut-Ogooué | 218 mi | 350 km | 189 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kinshasa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kinshasa supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Republic Of The Congo | 487 mi | 783 km | 423 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Angola | 562 mi | 904 km | 488 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Burundi | 564 mi | 908 km | 490 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Rwanda | 578 mi | 931 km | 502 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Gabon | 735 mi | 1,183 km | 639 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kinshasa. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa (You) | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 14,565,700 | 3 | 1,461.69 |
| Pool | Republic Of The Congo | — | 32,510 | — |
| Bouenza | Republic Of The Congo | — | 12,265 | — |
| Plateaux | Republic Of The Congo | — | 38,400 | — |
| Lékoumou | Republic Of The Congo | — | 20,950 | — |
| Bas-Congo | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 53,920 | — |
| Uíge | Angola | 1,426,354 | 58,698 | 13.71 |
| Zaire | Angola | 567,225 | 40,130 | 8.60 |
| Kwilu | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 78,219 | — |
| Haut-Ogooué | Gabon | 147,223 | 36,547 | 4.03 |
| Kwango | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 89,974 | — |
How does Kinshasa rank within Democratic Republic Of The Congo? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kinshasa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Kinshasa ⭐ | 14,565,700 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tshopo | 199,567 |
| East Kasai | 173,110 |
| Bas-Uele | 148,331 |
| Tanganyika | 134,940 |
| Tshuapa | 132,940 |
| Maniema | 132,520 |
| Haut-Katanga | 132,425 |
| Mai-Ndombe | 127,465 |
| Lualaba | 121,308 |
| Sankuru | 105,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Kinshasa ⭐ | 1,461.69 |
Kinshasa is a state or region within Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kinshasa is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Kinshasa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Democratic Republic Of The Congo page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kinshasa using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kinshasa.
Knowing the distance from Kinshasa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kinshasa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kinshasa to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Kinshasa table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kinshasa below the states table, or compare all Democratic Republic Of The Congo states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Democratic Republic Of The Congo state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.