How far is Massawa from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 1367 miles / 2200 kilometers / 1188 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Massawa (MSW) is 2285 miles / 3677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 57 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1366.734 miles
- 2199.545 kilometers
- 1187.659 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- 1372.190 miles
- 2208.326 kilometers
- 1192.401 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Massawa?
The time difference between Kigali and Massawa is 1 hour. Massawa is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Kigali to Massawa generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
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 | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |