How far is Libreville from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Libreville (Léon-Mba International Airport) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Libreville (LBV) is 2418 miles / 3891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 25 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Léon-Mba International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Libreville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Libreville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1443.153 miles
- 2322.530 kilometers
- 1254.066 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- 1441.669 miles
- 2320.141 kilometers
- 1252.776 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 Libreville?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Léon-Mba International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Libreville?
The time difference between Kigali and Libreville is 1 hour. Libreville is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV)
On average, flying from Kigali to Libreville generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Libreville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV).
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 | Léon-Mba International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Libreville |
| Country: | Gabon  |
| IATA Code: | LBV |
| ICAO Code: | FOOL |
| Coordinates: | 0°27′30″N, 9°24′44″E |
Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Libreville (LBV)
| Rwandair Express |