How far is Kigali from Bangui?

The distance between Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangui (BGF) to Kigali (KGL) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.

Distance from Bangui to Kigali

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangui to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 914.630 miles
• 1471.954 kilometers
• 794.792 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 915.013 miles
• 1472.571 kilometers
• 795.125 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bangui to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Bangui M'Poko International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bangui and Kigali?

The time difference between Bangui and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Bangui.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Bangui to Kigali generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangui to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin	Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City:	Bangui
Country:	Central African Republic
IATA Code:	BGF
ICAO Code:	FEFF
Coordinates:	4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″E

Destination	Kigali International Airport
City:	Kigali
Country:	Rwanda
IATA Code:	KGL
ICAO Code:	HRYR
Coordinates:	1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E