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How far is Kigali from Luanda?

The distance between Luanda (Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers / 1092 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luanda (LAD) to Kigali (KGL) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 7 minutes.

Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Luanda to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1256.244 miles
  • 2021.728 kilometers
  • 1091.646 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
  • 1255.990 miles
  • 2021.320 kilometers
  • 1091.425 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 Luanda to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Luanda to Kigali generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luanda to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
City: Luanda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: LAD
ICAO Code: FNLU
Coordinates: 8°51′30″S, 13°13′52″E
Destination 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