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How far is Sukhumi from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Sukhumi (Sukhumi Babushara Airport) is 3160 miles / 5086 kilometers / 2746 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Sukhumi Babushara Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Sukhumi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3160.144 miles
  • 5085.759 kilometers
  • 2746.090 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
  • 3171.963 miles
  • 5104.780 kilometers
  • 2756.361 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 Sukhumi?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Sukhumi Babushara Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI)

On average, flying from Kigali to Sukhumi generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Sukhumi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI).

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 Sukhumi Babushara Airport
City: Sukhumi
Country: Georgia Flag of Georgia
IATA Code: SUI
ICAO Code: UGSS
Coordinates: 42°51′29″N, 41°7′41″E