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How far is Manzini from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Manzini (Matsapha Airport) is 1691 miles / 2721 kilometers / 1469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Manzini (MTS) is 2486 miles / 4001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 49 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Matsapha Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Manzini

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1690.522 miles
  • 2720.631 kilometers
  • 1469.023 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
  • 1698.729 miles
  • 2733.839 kilometers
  • 1476.155 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 Manzini?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Matsapha Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Manzini?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Manzini.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Matsapha Airport (MTS)

On average, flying from Kigali to Manzini generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Manzini

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

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 Matsapha Airport
City: Manzini
Country: Swaziland Flag of Swaziland
IATA Code: MTS
ICAO Code: FDMS
Coordinates: 26°31′44″S, 31°18′27″E