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How far is Tamale from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Tamale (TML) is 3184 miles / 5124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 15 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Tamale Airport

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2278
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3666
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1980
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Distance from Kigali to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2278.130 miles
  • 3666.295 kilometers
  • 1979.641 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
  • 2277.370 miles
  • 3665.072 kilometers
  • 1978.980 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Tamale Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Kigali to Tamale generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 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 Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W