How far is Kigali from Kinshasa?
The distance between Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1028 miles / 1655 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kinshasa (FIH) to Kigali (KGL) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 23 minutes.
Kinshasa N'djili Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Kinshasa to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinshasa to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1028.321 miles
- 1654.922 kilometers
- 893.586 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- 1027.341 miles
- 1653.345 kilometers
- 892.735 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 Kinshasa to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Kinshasa N'djili Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Kigali?
The time difference between Kinshasa and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Kinshasa to Kigali generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kinshasa to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kinshasa N'djili Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinshasa |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FIH |
| ICAO Code: | FZAA |
| Coordinates: | 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |