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How far is Cologne from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 3883 miles / 6249 kilometers / 3374 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3883.151 miles
  • 6249.326 kilometers
  • 3374.366 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
  • 3894.023 miles
  • 6266.823 kilometers
  • 3383.813 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Kigali to Cologne generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E