How far is Richards Bay from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 1846 miles / 2970 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 2650 miles / 4265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 49 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1845.550 miles
- 2970.125 kilometers
- 1603.739 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- 1854.261 miles
- 2984.144 kilometers
- 1611.309 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Richards Bay?
There is no time difference between Kigali and Richards Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Kigali to Richards Bay generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
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 | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |