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How far is Soyo from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 1259 miles / 2026 kilometers / 1094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Soyo (SZA) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Soyo Airport

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1094
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Distance from Kigali to Soyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1258.735 miles
  • 2025.737 kilometers
  • 1093.810 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
  • 1257.744 miles
  • 2024.142 kilometers
  • 1092.949 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 Soyo?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Soyo Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Kigali to Soyo generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Soyo

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

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 Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E