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How far is Kilimanjaro from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) is 701 miles / 1128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Kilimanjaro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 489.556 miles
  • 787.864 kilometers
  • 425.413 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
  • 489.144 miles
  • 787.201 kilometers
  • 425.055 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 Kilimanjaro?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

On average, flying from Kigali to Kilimanjaro generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Kilimanjaro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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 Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E

Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Kilimanjaro (JRO)

Rwandair Express