How far is Basankusu from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Basankusu (Basankusu Airport) is 749 miles / 1205 kilometers / 651 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Basankusu (BSU) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 19 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Basankusu Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Basankusu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Basankusu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 748.721 miles
- 1204.950 kilometers
- 650.621 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- 748.317 miles
- 1204.300 kilometers
- 650.270 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 Basankusu?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Basankusu Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Basankusu?
The time difference between Kigali and Basankusu is 1 hour. Basankusu is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Basankusu Airport (BSU)
On average, flying from Kigali to Basankusu generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Basankusu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Basankusu Airport (BSU).
Airport information
| Origin | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |
| Destination | Basankusu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basankusu |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | BSU |
| ICAO Code: | FZEN |
| Coordinates: | 1°13′28″N, 19°47′20″E |