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How far is Kigali from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2975.902 miles
  • 4789.250 kilometers
  • 2585.988 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
  • 2988.123 miles
  • 4808.917 kilometers
  • 2596.608 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 Istanbul to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Kigali International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Kigali generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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

Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali (KGL)

Rwandair Express
Turkish Airlines