How far is Kigali from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 3429 miles / 5518 kilometers / 2980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Kigali (KGL) is 4597 miles / 7398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 41 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3428.945 miles
- 5518.352 kilometers
- 2979.672 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- 3427.422 miles
- 5515.901 kilometers
- 2978.348 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 Dakar to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Kigali?
The time difference between Dakar and Kigali is 2 hours. Kigali is 2 hours ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Dakar to Kigali generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |