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How far is Kigali from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 7358 miles / 11842 kilometers / 6394 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7358.389 miles
  • 11842.180 kilometers
  • 6394.266 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
  • 7353.429 miles
  • 11834.197 kilometers
  • 6389.955 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 Raleigh to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kigali generates about 906 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 906 kilograms equals 1 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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