How far is Kigali from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL) is 2349 miles / 3781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 19 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1666.670 miles
- 2682.246 kilometers
- 1448.297 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- 1674.758 miles
- 2695.261 kilometers
- 1455.325 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 Johannesburg to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Kigali?
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kigali generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |
Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali (KGL)
| Rwandair Express |
| South African Airways |