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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2078 miles / 3345 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2078.341 miles
  • 3344.766 kilometers
  • 1806.029 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
  • 2088.283 miles
  • 3360.766 kilometers
  • 1814.668 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Sharm el-Sheikh?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Kigali to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E