How far is Kigali from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 3646 miles / 5867 kilometers / 3168 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3645.527 miles
- 5866.908 kilometers
- 3167.877 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- 3656.430 miles
- 5884.454 kilometers
- 3177.351 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 Zurich to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Kigali International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Kigali?
The time difference between Zurich and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Zurich to Kigali generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |