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How far is Yining from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 4466 miles / 7188 kilometers / 3881 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Yining Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4466.470 miles
  • 7188.087 kilometers
  • 3881.257 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
  • 4471.664 miles
  • 7196.445 kilometers
  • 3885.770 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Yining Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Kigali to Yining generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E