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How far is Kigali from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 7464 miles / 12012 kilometers / 6486 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7463.974 miles
  • 12012.102 kilometers
  • 6486.016 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
  • 7458.424 miles
  • 12003.170 kilometers
  • 6481.193 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 Charleston to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Charleston to Kigali generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 030 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Kigali

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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