How far is Johannesburg from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (HLA) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 27 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Lanseria International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1654.659 miles
- 2662.916 kilometers
- 1437.860 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- 1662.682 miles
- 2675.828 kilometers
- 1444.831 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Johannesburg?
There is no time difference between Kigali and Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On average, flying from Kigali to Johannesburg generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
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 | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |