How far is Matadi from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Matadi (MAT) is 1772 miles / 2852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 46 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Matadi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1181.904 miles
- 1902.090 kilometers
- 1027.046 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- 1180.957 miles
- 1900.567 kilometers
- 1026.224 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 Matadi?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Matadi?
The time difference between Kigali and Matadi is 1 hour. Matadi is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)
On average, flying from Kigali to Matadi generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Matadi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).
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 | Matadi Tshimpi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Matadi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | MAT |
| ICAO Code: | FZAM |
| Coordinates: | 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E |