How far is Johannesburg from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 2349 miles / 3781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 19 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – OR Tambo 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)- 1666.670 miles
- 2682.246 kilometers
- 1448.297 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- 1674.758 miles
- 2695.261 kilometers
- 1455.325 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 OR Tambo International Airport is 3 hours and 39 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Kigali to Johannesburg generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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 | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
| Rwandair Express |
| South African Airways |