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How far is Atbara from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Atbara (ATB) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 16 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.591 miles
  • 2218.627 kilometers
  • 1197.963 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
  • 1385.602 miles
  • 2229.910 kilometers
  • 1204.055 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Atbara Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Atbara?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Atbara.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Kigali to Atbara generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Atbara

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

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 Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E