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How far is Alta from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4971 miles / 8000 kilometers / 4320 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4971.009 miles
  • 8000.063 kilometers
  • 4319.688 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
  • 4980.832 miles
  • 8015.872 kilometers
  • 4328.225 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 Kigali to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Alta Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Kigali to Alta generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Alta

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E