How far is Phalaborwa from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers / 1314 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 16 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Phalaborwa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1511.868 miles
- 2433.115 kilometers
- 1313.777 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- 1519.402 miles
- 2445.241 kilometers
- 1320.325 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 Phalaborwa?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Phalaborwa?
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)
On average, flying from Kigali to Phalaborwa generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Phalaborwa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).
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 | Hendrik Van Eck Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phalaborwa |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PHW |
| ICAO Code: | FAPH |
| Coordinates: | 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E |