How far is Kigali from Bujumbura?
The distance between Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 109 miles / 175 kilometers / 95 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL) is 181 miles / 292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.
Bujumbura International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Bujumbura to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bujumbura to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 109.045 miles
- 175.491 kilometers
- 94.757 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- 109.457 miles
- 176.154 kilometers
- 95.116 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 Bujumbura to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Bujumbura International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Kigali?
Flight carbon footprint between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Bujumbura to Kigali generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bujumbura to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Bujumbura International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bujumbura |
| Country: | Burundi  |
| IATA Code: | BJM |
| ICAO Code: | HBBA |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′26″S, 29°19′6″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |
Airlines flying from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL)
| EgyptAir |
| Ethiopian Airlines |
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |
| Rwandair Express |