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How far is Yaoundé from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 39 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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1343
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1167
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Distance from Kigali to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.126 miles
  • 2161.551 kilometers
  • 1167.144 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
  • 1342.388 miles
  • 2160.364 kilometers
  • 1166.503 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Kigali to Yaoundé generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E