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How far is Kigali from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1902 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Kigali (KGL) is 2720 miles / 4378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 6 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.426 miles
  • 3061.658 kilometers
  • 1653.163 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
  • 1911.357 miles
  • 3076.031 kilometers
  • 1660.924 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 Durban to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Kigali?

There is no time difference between Durban and Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Durban to Kigali generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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