Driving from Gemena to Kolwezi
Kolwezi lies 1,677 km (1,042 mi) south of Gemena, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 2,045 km (1,271 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Gemena | Kolwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 197,159 | 790,248 |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,378 ft) | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
Clocks in Kolwezi are 1 h ahead of Gemena right now, so a 25 h 34 min journey lands 26 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Gemena to Kolwezi
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Staying in Kolwezi
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Kolwezi. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2).
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Common questions
How far is Kolwezi from Gemena?
1,677 km (1,042 mi) in a straight line, south of Gemena; by road roughly 2,045 km (1,271 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gemena to Kolwezi by car?
About 25 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gemena and Kolwezi?
Kolwezi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).
Where can I stay in Kolwezi?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Kolwezi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.