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How far is Lugano from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 3548 miles / 5710 kilometers / 3083 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3548.175 miles
  • 5710.234 kilometers
  • 3083.280 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
  • 3559.020 miles
  • 5727.688 kilometers
  • 3092.704 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Lugano Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Kigali to Lugano generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E