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How far is Kigali from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 5843 miles / 9404 kilometers / 5078 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5843.419 miles
  • 9404.072 kilometers
  • 5077.793 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
  • 5839.320 miles
  • 9397.475 kilometers
  • 5074.231 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 Guangzhou to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Kigali generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E