How far are Democratic Republic of the Congo's cities from the sea?
Of the 5 cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo MapGO measured, Kisangani is the farthest from the sea (1,583 km (984 miles)) and Kinshasa the closest (365 km (227 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisangani | Tshopo | 1,583 km (984 miles) | Far inland |
| Lubumbashi | Haut-Katanga | 1,194 km (742 miles) | Far inland |
| Mbuji-Mayi | Kasaï-Oriental | 1,153 km (717 miles) | Far inland |
| Kananga | Kasaï-Central | 1,034 km (643 miles) | Far inland |
| Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 365 km (227 miles) | Far inland |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Which city in Democratic Republic of the Congo is farthest from the sea?
Of the 5 cities measured, Kisangani is the farthest from the coast: 1,583 km (984 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Democratic Republic of the Congo is closest to the sea?
Kinshasa, 365 km (227 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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