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How far is São Tomé from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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2620
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1415
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Distance from Kigali to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.220 miles
  • 2620.367 kilometers
  • 1414.885 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
  • 1626.507 miles
  • 2617.609 kilometers
  • 1413.396 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Kigali to São Tomé generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E