How far is Kigali from Kisumu?
The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kisumu (KIS) to Kigali (KGL) is 507 miles / 816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 4 minutes.
Kisumu International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Kisumu to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kisumu to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 342.730 miles
- 551.571 kilometers
- 297.825 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- 342.676 miles
- 551.484 kilometers
- 297.778 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 Kisumu to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kisumu and Kigali?
The time difference between Kisumu and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour behind Kisumu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Kisumu to Kigali generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kisumu to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kisumu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kisumu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | KIS |
| ICAO Code: | HKKI |
| Coordinates: | 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |