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How far is Axum from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 1256 miles / 2021 kilometers / 1091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Axum (AXU) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 10 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Axum Airport

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1091
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Distance from Kigali to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1255.656 miles
  • 2020.783 kilometers
  • 1091.135 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
  • 1260.642 miles
  • 2028.807 kilometers
  • 1095.468 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Kigali to Axum generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E