How far is Kigali from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 3624 miles / 5832 kilometers / 3149 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3623.652 miles
- 5831.703 kilometers
- 3148.868 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- 3633.897 miles
- 5848.191 kilometers
- 3157.770 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 Lyon to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Kigali International Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Kigali?
The time difference between Lyon and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Lyon to Kigali generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |