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How far is Calabar from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Calabar (CBQ) is 2377 miles / 3825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 38 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.733 miles
  • 2542.333 kilometers
  • 1372.750 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
  • 1578.929 miles
  • 2541.039 kilometers
  • 1372.051 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Kigali to Calabar generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E