How far is Kinshasa from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kinshasa (Kinshasa N'djili Airport) is 1028 miles / 1655 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kinshasa (FIH) is 1543 miles / 2484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 24 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Kinshasa N'djili Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Kinshasa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Kinshasa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1028.321 miles
- 1654.922 kilometers
- 893.586 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- 1027.341 miles
- 1653.345 kilometers
- 892.735 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 Kinshasa?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa N'djili Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Kinshasa?
The time difference between Kigali and Kinshasa is 1 hour. Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH)
On average, flying from Kigali to Kinshasa generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Kinshasa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kinshasa N'djili Airport (FIH).
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 | Kinshasa N'djili Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinshasa |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FIH |
| ICAO Code: | FZAA |
| Coordinates: | 4°23′8″S, 15°26′40″E |