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How far is Kigali from Gemena?

The distance between Gemena (Gemena Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gemena (GMA) to Kigali (KGL) is 1115 miles / 1795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 52 minutes.

Gemena Airport – Kigali International Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Gemena to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 801.108 miles
  • 1289.259 kilometers
  • 696.144 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
  • 801.287 miles
  • 1289.547 kilometers
  • 696.300 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 Gemena to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Gemena Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gemena Airport (GMA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Gemena to Kigali generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gemena to Kigali

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

Airport information

Origin Gemena Airport
City: Gemena
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GMA
ICAO Code: FZFK
Coordinates: 3°14′7″N, 19°46′16″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