How far is Kigali from Yaoundé?
The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Kigali (KGL) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 38 minutes.
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Yaoundé to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yaoundé to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1343.126 miles
- 2161.551 kilometers
- 1167.144 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- 1342.388 miles
- 2160.364 kilometers
- 1166.503 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 Yaoundé to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and Kigali?
The time difference between Yaoundé and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Yaoundé.
Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Yaoundé to Kigali generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yaoundé |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | NSI |
| ICAO Code: | FKYS |
| Coordinates: | 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |