How far is Kigali from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 7039 miles / 11327 kilometers / 6116 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from New York to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7038.530 miles
- 11327.416 kilometers
- 6116.315 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- 7034.908 miles
- 11321.586 kilometers
- 6113.168 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 New York to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Kigali?
The time difference between New York and Kigali is 7 hours. Kigali is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from New York to Kigali generates about 860 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 860 kilograms equals 1 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |