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How far is Lubango from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Lubango (SDD) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 4 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Lubango Airport

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1251
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Distance from Kigali to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.266 miles
  • 2316.274 kilometers
  • 1250.688 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
  • 1441.155 miles
  • 2319.314 kilometers
  • 1252.329 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Kigali to Lubango generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Lubango

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

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 Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E