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How far is Kigali from Harare?

The distance between Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harare (HRE) to Kigali (KGL) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 36 minutes.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Harare to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1099.096 miles
  • 1768.823 kilometers
  • 955.088 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
  • 1104.843 miles
  • 1778.072 kilometers
  • 960.082 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 Harare to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harare and Kigali?

There is no time difference between Harare and Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Harare to Kigali generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harare to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: HRE
ICAO Code: FVHA
Coordinates: 17°55′54″S, 31°5′34″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