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How far is Amsterdam from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 4020 miles / 6470 kilometers / 3493 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Kigali to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4020.172 miles
  • 6469.839 kilometers
  • 3493.434 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
  • 4030.765 miles
  • 6486.888 kilometers
  • 3502.639 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 Amsterdam?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Kigali to Amsterdam generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E