How far is Durban from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 1902 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Durban (DUR) is 2720 miles / 4378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 7 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1902.426 miles
- 3061.658 kilometers
- 1653.163 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- 1911.357 miles
- 3076.031 kilometers
- 1660.924 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 Durban?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Durban?
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Kigali to Durban generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
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 | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |