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How far is Kigoma from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kigoma (Kigoma Airport) is 203 miles / 327 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kigoma (TKQ) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 18 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Kigoma Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Kigoma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 203.278 miles
  • 327.144 kilometers
  • 176.643 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
  • 204.371 miles
  • 328.903 kilometers
  • 177.593 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 Kigoma?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kigoma Airport is 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kigoma Airport (TKQ)

On average, flying from Kigali to Kigoma generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Kigoma

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

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 Kigoma Airport
City: Kigoma
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TKQ
ICAO Code: HTKA
Coordinates: 4°52′58″S, 29°37′58″E