How far is Victoria Falls from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Victoria Falls (VFA) is 1673 miles / 2693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 55 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Victoria Falls Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Victoria Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Victoria Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1146.261 miles
- 1844.729 kilometers
- 996.074 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- 1151.793 miles
- 1853.632 kilometers
- 1000.881 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 Victoria Falls?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Victoria Falls?
There is no time difference between Kigali and Victoria Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
On average, flying from Kigali to Victoria Falls generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Victoria Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |
| Destination | Victoria Falls Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria Falls |
| Country: | Zimbabwe  |
| IATA Code: | VFA |
| ICAO Code: | FVFA |
| Coordinates: | 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″E |