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How far is Kigali from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 9444 miles / 15199 kilometers / 8207 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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15199
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Flight time duration
18 h 22 min
CO2 emission
1 215 kg

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Distance from Los Angeles to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9444.035 miles
  • 15198.701 kilometers
  • 8206.642 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
  • 9437.565 miles
  • 15188.289 kilometers
  • 8201.020 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 Los Angeles to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 18 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Kigali generates about 1 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 215 kilograms equals 2 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
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