How far is Kigali from Abuja?
The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1748 miles / 2813 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Kigali (KGL) is 2569 miles / 4134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 49 minutes.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Abuja to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abuja to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1747.985 miles
- 2813.109 kilometers
- 1518.957 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- 1748.173 miles
- 2813.412 kilometers
- 1519.121 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 Abuja to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abuja and Kigali?
The time difference between Abuja and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Abuja.
Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Abuja to Kigali generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abuja |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | ABV |
| ICAO Code: | DNAA |
| Coordinates: | 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |