How far is Kigali from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 926 miles / 1489 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Kigali (KGL) is 1368 miles / 2201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 925.515 miles
- 1489.472 kilometers
- 804.251 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- 930.366 miles
- 1497.279 kilometers
- 808.466 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 Lusaka to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Kigali?
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Kigali generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |