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How far is Kigali from Mombasa?

The distance between Mombasa (Moi International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 668 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali (KGL) is 903 miles / 1453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 22 minutes.

Moi International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Mombasa to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 668.313 miles
  • 1075.545 kilometers
  • 580.748 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
  • 667.762 miles
  • 1074.660 kilometers
  • 580.270 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 Mombasa to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Moi International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Mombasa to Kigali generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mombasa to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E
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

Airlines flying from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali (KGL)

Rwandair Express