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How far is Bulawayo from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 28 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Bulawayo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.893 miles
  • 2003.462 kilometers
  • 1081.783 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
  • 1251.275 miles
  • 2013.732 kilometers
  • 1087.328 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 Bulawayo?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Bulawayo?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Bulawayo.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)

On average, flying from Kigali to Bulawayo generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Bulawayo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).

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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
City: Bulawayo
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: BUQ
ICAO Code: FVBU
Coordinates: 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E