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How far is Bole from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) is 4541 miles / 7307 kilometers / 3946 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport

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Distance from Kigali to Bole

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4540.531 miles
  • 7307.276 kilometers
  • 3945.613 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
  • 4545.721 miles
  • 7315.628 kilometers
  • 3950.123 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 Bole?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL)

On average, flying from Kigali to Bole generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Bole

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL).

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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″E