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How far is Kigali from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 3879 miles / 6243 kilometers / 3371 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Kigali International Airport

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6243
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3371
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Distance from Paris to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3878.924 miles
  • 6242.523 kilometers
  • 3370.693 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
  • 3889.057 miles
  • 6258.831 kilometers
  • 3379.499 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 Paris to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kigali International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Paris to Kigali generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″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